Tretin-X Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Tretin-X (tretinoin topical).
Retinoid/retinoid-like topical (applies to Tretin-X) eczema
Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility.
Topical retinoids may cause severe irritation on eczematous skin. Therapy with topical retinoids should be avoided on abraded or eczematous skin.
References (3)
- (2001) "Product Information. Retin-A (tretinoin)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
- (2001) "Product Information. Differin (adapalene topical)." Galderma Laboratories Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Tazorac (tazarotene topical)." Allergan Inc
Retinoid/retinoid-like topical (applies to Tretin-X) sunburn
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility.
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.
References (4)
- Rosenbluth M (1989) "Adverse reaction to retin-A." J Am Dent Assoc, 119, p. 346
- (2001) "Product Information. Retin-A (tretinoin)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
- (2001) "Product Information. Differin (adapalene topical)." Galderma Laboratories Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Tazorac (tazarotene topical)." Allergan Inc
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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