A 19-year-old with severe acne has been started on oral isotretinoin. According to NICE, what important precaution is necessary in women of childbeari...

Question

A 19-year-old with severe acne has been started on oral isotretinoin. According to NICE, what important precaution is necessary in women of childbearing potential taking isotretinoin?

Accepted Answer

Monthly pregnancy tests and reliable contraception

Answer

Regular LFT monitoring only

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Annual gynaecological check-up

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Avoid eating certain foods

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No special precautions needed

Dermatology — UKMLA MCQ

A 19-year-old with severe acne has been started on oral isotretinoin. According to NICE, what important precaution is necessary in women of childbearing potential taking isotretinoin?