Isotretinoin (Accutane) - a Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Isotretinoin, more commonly known by the brand name Accutane, is a medication used to treat severe acne. Recent research reveals that Isotretinoin can cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) even years after a patient has stopped taking Isotretinoin.
Isotretinoin is a retinoic acid derivative, meaning it is made from vitamin A. It was developed by Hoffman-La Roche in 1982. Isotretinoin’s exact mechanism as an acne-fighting drug is unknown. However, from the beginning, it was known that this powerful drug had teratogenic potential, meaning it can cause birth defects.
In February 2002, Roche’s patents for Isotretinoin expired, so the drug became available in generic form. Isotretinoin in oral form is marketed under various trade names, including Accutane, Roaccutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Clarus, Decutan, Isotane, Izotek, Oratane, ISOTRET. In topical form, Isotretinoin is most commonly marketed under the trade names Isotrex or Isotrexin.
Isotretinoin as a Cause of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Several published scientific studies suggest that Isotretinoin can cause Crohn’s disease and ulcertative colitis, both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To learn more about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), go
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Isotretinoin Lawsuits/Accutane Lawsuits
If you developed Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis after taking Isotretinoin, you may be able to bring a legal claim against the drug’s manufacturer. Call DeCarli Law for a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to learn more about your legal rights and options.