Monthly Roaccutane Monitoring | Lahalak Medical Platform
Essential periodic screening to monitor liver functions and lipids during Roaccutane acne treatment, ensuring drug efficacy while protecting you from side effects.
Scientific name: Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) Monitoring Package
A mandatory laboratory package is required for the regular monitoring of patients taking isotretinoin (Roaccutane or similar medications) for the treatment of severe nodular acne. This package focuses on monitoring the most common side effects of the drug: liver effects, measured by assessing liver enzymes (ALT and AST), elevated blood triglyceride...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
8-12 hours fasting
Included Services
- Monitoring liver health by measuring liver enzymes (ALT and AST).
- Blood triglyceride levels are checked to detect treatment-induced hypertriglyceridemia.
- Assessment of kidney function (creatinine and serum urea nitrogen BUN).
- Consult your dermatologist or treating physician to interpret the overall results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Mandatory fasting: You must fast for 10-12 hours before the sample is taken. Only water is permitted. This is essential for accurate triglyceride results.
- Monthly appointment: The examination should be arranged a few days before the monthly follow-up visit with the doctor, to ensure that the results arrive in a timely manner.
- Abstaining from alcohol: Alcohol should be completely avoided during isotretinoin treatment, and it is also advisable not to consume it for several days before the examination.
- Disclosure of medications: Inform your doctor and the laboratory about all medications, supplements, and vitamins you are taking, as some of them may interact with the medication or affect the test results.
- For women: Emphasis is placed on the necessity of using two effective methods of contraception throughout the treatment period and for one month afterward, and committing to a negative pregnancy test every month (often required in addition to these tests).
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