Comparing Claravis vs Isotretinoin
Claravis | Isotretinoin |
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Claravis (isotretinoin) | Isotretinoin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Acne, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia, Granuloma Annulare. Claravis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Acne, Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia, Granuloma Annulare, Melanoma - Metastatic, Pityriasis rubra pilaris. isotretinoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Granuloma Annulare
Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
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More about Claravis (isotretinoin) | More about Isotretinoin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Claravis has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 116 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Isotretinoin has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1053 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Claravis side effects in more detail. |
See also: isotretinoin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Claravis prices |
View all isotretinoin prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other isotretinoin brands include: Absorica, Absorica LD, Accutane, Amnesteem, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane | Absorica, Absorica LD, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
32 hours |
32 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 130 drugs are known to interact with Claravis:
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A total of 130 drugs are known to interact with isotretinoin:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 11, 2003 |
May 07, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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