Drug details

Zenatane (isotretinoin capsules)

type of Acne Agents, Systemic

Zenatane (isotretinoin) is a retinoid used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne. Zenatane is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • nausea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • dark urine,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • fever,
  • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
  • dizziness,
  • back pain,
  • sore throat,
  • burning eyes,
  • skin pain,
  • red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling,
  • increased thirst,
  • increased urination,
  • hallucinations,
  • bloody or tarry stools,
  • fast heart rate,
  • ringing in your ears,
  • muscle or joint pain,
  • heartburn,
  • severe headaches,
  • vision problems, and
  • pain behind your eyes
  • bone pain,
  • crying spells,
  • feelings of low self-worth,
  • loss of interest in things you once enjoyed,
  • new sleep problems,
  • pain when swallowing,
  • rectal bleeding,
  • upper stomach pain (may spread to your back),
  • unusual mood changes,
  • problems with your vision or hearing,
  • thoughts about hurting yourself,
  • severe stomach or chest,
The following drugs are related to Zenatane, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Differin Gel .3% (adapalene)
  • Differin Gel .1% (adapalene gel)
  • Differin Lotion .1 (adapalene lotion .1%)
  • Altreno (tretinoin lotion)
  • Azelex (azelaic acid cream)
  • Benzamycin (erythromycin)
  • Clindacin P (clindamycin topical solution)
  • Minocin (minocycline hydrochloride oral suspension)
  • Minocin Capsules (minocycline)
  • Minocin Injection (minocycline inj)
  • Retin-A (tretinoin)
  • Retin-A Micro (tretinoin gel)
  • Twyneo (tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide cream)