Tretinoin
· Trade Name
Vesanoid
· Generic Name
TRETINOIN
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication induces differentiation and decreases proliferation of certain cells
· Serious Side Effects
heart disease
arrhythmia
high blood pressure
kidney failure
pancreatitis
hallucinations
depression
muscle breakdown
visual changes
hearing loss
thrombosis
thrombocytosis
inflammation of blood vessels
· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
constipation
rash
dry skin
dry mucous membranes
headache
fever
edema
bone pain
hyperlipidemia
liver damage
shortness of breath
stomachache
weight changes
depression
chest discomfort
visual changes
anxiety
agitation
earache
diarrhea
flushing
itch
dizziness
paresthesias
hair loss
muscle pain
hypotension
insomnia
high blood pressure
confusion
dysuria
fluid imbalance
hallucinations
prostate hypertrophy
Posted on March 27, 2009
