Oratane Drug Interactions

While taking Oratane the patient should not take any tetracyclines, these are antibiotics, which the patient may have tried for the acne, in the past.
Oratane can also affect the patient if the patient does a lot of physical training or sport. The patient may experience muscle fatigue which can lead to reduced performance. The patient should also try to avoid contact sports while taking Oratane. If the patient is training for an upcoming event or playing a seasonal sport, the patient may wish to delay the Oratane treatment until a more convenient time. While using Oratane the patient should try to avoid using creams or gels that may irritate the skin. This includes products like sports gels and arthritis creams.
Acne is a common skin condition. Acne consists of blackheads, white heads, red spots, and sometimes deeper boil-like spots, these are called nodules or cysts. Acne affects most people during their teenage years. However, the problem sometimes continues into adulthood.
Acne develops in the oil-producing glands of the skin. These glands are called sebaceous glands. The oily substances produced by the sebaceous glands is called sebum. The sebaceous glands are present in large numbers on the face, chest, upper back and shoulders. The sebaceous glands are connected to the hairs that grow in the pores in these areas.
Normally, sebum flows on to the surface of the skin through the pores. As the sebum flows through the pore it gets rid of dead skin cells from the lining of the pores.
Acne occurs when an excess of sebum is made. The excess sebum mixes with the dead skin cells from the lining of the pore and forms a "plug". This plug blocks the pore. None of the sebum and dead skin cells that are still being produced can escape from the pore. This builds up and results in a pimple.