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Brand Name :
Avage, Arazlo, Fabior, Tazorac
Synonyms :
tazarotene
Class :
Antivirals, Other
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Topical cream
0.1%
Topical gel
0.05%
0.1%
Topical foam:
0.1%
Topical lotion:
0.045%
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol/levomefolate
may diminish the therapeutic effect of progestins
may have an increased immunosuppressive effect when combined with anti-psoriasis agents
may increase the adverse effect of Multivitamins/Fluoride
may have an increased immunosuppressive effect when combined with anifrolumab
may have an increased immunosuppressive effect when combined with anti-psoriasis agents
it increases the toxicity of retinoic acid derivatives
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with oxazolidinones
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with oxazolidinones
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Antipsoriatics drugs
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with Keratolytic agents
It may enhance the risk of adverse effects when combined with keratolytic agents
bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of retinoic acid derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of retinoic acid derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of retinoic acid derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of retinoic acid derivatives
may enhance the risk of adverse effect of retinoic acid derivatives
may increase the risk of adverse effects
l-methylfolate-pyridoxal 5′-phosphate-methylcobalamine
may increase the risk of adverse effects
bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may enhance the adverse/toxic effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
may increase the risk of adverse effect
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vinca alkoloids, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vinca alkoloids, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vinca alkoloids, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vinca alkoloids, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with vinca alkoloids, resulting in an enhanced serum level
retinoic acid derivatives decrease the efficacy of progestins
retinoic acid derivatives decrease the efficacy of progestins
retinoic acid derivatives decrease the efficacy of progestins
applying resorcinol with tazarotene topical on the same area may lead to excessive drying and irritation of the skin
retinoic acid derivatives decrease the efficacy of progestins
retinoic acid derivatives decrease the efficacy of progestins
retinoic acid derivatives decrease the efficacy of progestins
>10%:
Scaling
Erythema
Desquamation
Burning/stinging
Itching
Dry skin
1-10%:
Skin irritation
Pruritus
Irritant contact dermatitis
Stinging
Rash
Cheiliti
<1%:
Eczema
Worsening of psoriasis
Rash
Fissuring
Dry skin
Peripheral edema
Bleeding
Hypertriglyceridemia
Tazarotene is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.
Pregnancy consideration:
Tazarotene is contraindicated during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding warnings:
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should outweigh the mother’s clinical need for therapy.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: tazarotene
Pronounced: tah-zah-roh-teen
Why do we use tazarotene?
Tazarotene belongs to the category of acne agents. It is used to treat acne vulgaris and helps in managing psoriasis.