Ignoring warnings against the use of the drug «Accutane» during pregnancy

Despite the warnings and information about the negative effects of the drug «Accutane» on the fetus, women still get pregnant, taking it. As stated in a press release from the FDA on Aug. 17, 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that "despite numerous warnings, many women who take« Accutane », prescription medication for the treatment of severe forms of acne, known for its cork effects that cause the pathology of the fetus, still become pregnant while taking this medicine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reported that the symbol, reminding women that they should not allow pregnancy while taking this medication, is often misunderstood. The journal «Teratology» 186 were published two studies: "Do not interrupted pregnancy while taking the drug« Accutane »(Continued Occurrence of Accutane-exposed Pregnancies) and" Interpreting the warning symbol on the teratogenic effects »(Interpretations of a Teratogen Warning Symbol). Both studies indicate that there are serious problems associated with the fact that women do not understand the danger, or insufficiently informed about the risk associated with pregnancy while taking the drug «Accutane».




Next, in a press release states that "since 1988, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Office for Supervision of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jointly took action to inform doctors and women of reproductive age receiving« Accutane » . Awful pathology of the fetus, caused by the drug «Accutane» includes damage to the brain, heart and face, for example, babies born without ears. " Women who are registered «Accutane», previously should receive two negative results pregnancy tests before they begin treatment. During the entire period of treatment, they must take two types of effective contraceptive pills and monthly repeat pregnancy test. As it turns out, many women do not comply with these recommendations. Moreover, many physicians do not inform their patients about it, despite the fact that now more women than ever in the past, take «Accutane» for the treatment of acne.

FDA responded to this situation, setting new limits, which is its to prevent pregnancy in women receiving «Accutane». Under the new rules FDA, to get permission for treatment of drug «Accutane» and the prescribing of the drug by a doctor, a woman will be required once a month undergo a pregnancy test. Pharmacists are now allowed to issue only a month's supply of medication «Accutane» patient upon presentation of a negative test result in pregnancy. Doctors are obliged to attach a "Qualification for the drug« Accutane »on the prescriptions imposed on pharmacists, which confirm a negative test result in pregnancy.