Retinoic Acid Derivatives

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.

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012