Aclacin (Medac) ACLARUBICIN.
aclarublcin A *cytotoxic antibiotic that is similar to *doxorubicin. It is
given intravenously for the treatment of leukaemias that are
resistant to standard therapy. Aclarubicin is available as an injection on
prescription only.
Precautions: aclarubicin should not be given to pregnant women and
should be used with caution in people with impaired liver or kidney
function.
Proprietary preparation: Axlacin.
acne (acne vulgaris) A common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. These grease-producing glands in the skin are under *androgen control, but the cause of acne is unknown. It involves the face, back, and chest and is characterized by the presence of blackheads with papules, pustules, and – in more severe cases – cysts and scars. Mild to moderate acne usually responds to topical therapy with *benzoyl peroxide, *azelaic acid, antibiotics (such as Mindamycin or *erythromycin), or retinoids; other topical treatments include *nicotinamide. More refractory conditions require treatment with long-term oral antibiotics (such as *oxytetracycline or *tetracycline hydrochloride) or (for treating women only) *Dianette (cyproterone and ethinyloestradiol
