Question
Maximum cumulative dose of isotretinoin shouldn’t exceed for acne treatment ‑
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30-60 mg/kg
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60-90 mg/kg
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90-120 mg/kg
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| D. |
120-150 mg/kg
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � D
Explanation
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Ans.D. 120-150 mg/kg
Isotretinoin is recommended for severe nodulocystic acne and also for the patients with milder disease who don’t respond to conventional treatment.
Treatment regimens usually begin at 0.5-1.0mg/kg/day for the duration of between 16 and 20 weeks.
Cumulative dose amount to a total of at least 12O mg/kg, but there is no added benefit when 150 mg/kg is exceeded.
