Question

A 25-year-old man with severe acne is started on oral isotretinoin. According to the BNF, which additional monitoring or precaution is imperative during treatment?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory contraception measures for female patients of childbearing potential

Answer

Frequent echocardiograms

Answer

Regular full blood count checks every 2 days

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Monthly fasting glucose tests

Answer

No special precautions needed

Practice question

A 25-year-old man with severe acne is started on oral isotretinoin. According to the BNF, which additional monitoring or precaution is imperative during treatment?