Atralin (tretinoin topical) Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Atralin (tretinoin topical):
Retinoid/Retinoid-Like Topical (Includes Atralin) ↔ Eczema
Severe Potential Hazard, High plausibility
Applies to: Eczema
Topical retinoids may cause severe irritation on eczematous skin. Therapy with topical retinoids should be avoided on abraded or eczematous skin.
Retinoid/Retinoid-Like Topical (Includes Atralin) ↔ Sunburn
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
Applies to: Sunburn
Retinoid-like products can cause extreme irritation when applied to sunburned skin. Patients with sunburn should be cautioned not to use retinoid-like acne products until fully recovered, and to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps) and use sunscreen/protective clothing during treatment with these products.
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Atralin (tretinoin topical) drug Interactions
There are 34 drug interactions with Atralin (tretinoin topical)
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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