Isotretinoin vs Spironolactone
Compare Isotretinoin and Spironolactone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Isotretinoin | Spironolactone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Retinoid | Aldosterone Antagonist |
| Used to treat | Acne vulgaris, Leukemia, Neuroblastoma | Ascites, Edema, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Hirsutism, Hyperaldosteronism, Hypokalemia |
| Generic price | From $4.25 each, about $128 for 30 (20 mg capsule) | From $0.043 each, about $1.28 for 30 (25 mg tablet); other forms from $1.81 per mL (25 mg/5 mL suspension) |
| Brand price | Absorica: from $35.74 each, about $1,072 for 30 (20 mg capsule) | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 88% less than the brand | Not listed |