Generic name: tretinoin [ TRET-i-noin ]
Brand name: Vesanoid
Dosage form: oral capsule (10 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics
What is tretinoin?
Tretinoin is used to cause remission of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a type of blood cancer. Tretinoin is used only for remission of APL and not for continued (maintenance) treatment.
Tretinoin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tretinoin can cause severe birth defects, miscarriage, or premature birth. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You will need frequent pregnancy testing before and during treatment with tretinoin.
Some people taking tretinoin develop a life-threatening condition called retinoic acid-APL syndrome. Tell your doctor right away if you have early symptoms of this syndrome: fever, shortness of breath, feeling light-headed, and/or weight gain.
You must remain under the care of a doctor while taking tretinoin.
Before taking this medicine
Tretinoin taken in any amount (even for a short time) can cause severe birth defects, miscarriage, or premature birth. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You will need frequent pregnancy testing before and during treatment with tretinoin.
Use 2 effective forms of birth control beginning 1 month before you start taking tretinoin and continuing for at least 1 month after your last dose.
You must use birth control unless you've had a hysterectomy and no longer have a uterus. Use
