Difference between revisions of "Retinoic Acid Derivatives"

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==Guidance==
 
==Guidance==
Generally unacceptable if ever taken Etretinate (Tigason). Donors having taken, or currently taking, acitretin (Neotigason) or Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) may join the register.
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Generally unacceptable if ever taken Etretinate (Tigason).  
  
At CT, inform the transplant centre if a donor is taking these medications, or has done so at any point in the last 12 months.
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Acceptable:
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Donors having taken, or currently taking, acitretin (Neotigason) or Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) may join the register.
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*At VT/Work up, must inform transplant centre if a donor is taking any of these medications, or has done so at any point in the last 12 months.
  
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==

Latest revision as of 15:34, 4 September 2025

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

A group of drugs used to treat a number of inflammatory conditions, such as acne or psoriasis.

However, they can cause severe congenital defects if given to pregnant women.

Guidance

Generally unacceptable if ever taken Etretinate (Tigason).

Acceptable: Donors having taken, or currently taking, acitretin (Neotigason) or Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) may join the register.

  • At VT/Work up, must inform transplant centre if a donor is taking any of these medications, or has done so at any point in the last 12 months.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012