This brand name is authorized in Turkey
The drug ETREXIN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Isotretinoin
UNII EH28UP18IF - ISOTRETINOIN
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Isotretinoin is a stereoisomer of all-trans retinoic acid (tretinoin). The exact mechanism of action of isotretinoin has not yet been elucidated in detail, but it has been established that the improvement observed in the clinical picture of severe acne is associated with suppression of sebaceous gland activity and a histologically demonstrated reduction in the size of the sebaceous glands. Furthermore, a dermal anti-inflammatory effect of isotretinoin has been established. |
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Erythromycin
UNII 63937KV33D - ERYTHROMYCIN
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Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| D10AD54 | Isotretinoin, combinations | D Dermatologicals → D10 Anti-acne preparations → D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use → D10AD Retinoids for topical use in acne |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: TR | ฤฐlaรง ve Tฤฑbbi Cihaz Kurumu | Identifier(s): 8699844340995 |
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