Acitretin
- Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
- Contains / Salt: Acitretin
- Storage: Store at room temperature
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Acitretin
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Acitretin Benefits & Uses
Acitretin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Other Benefits
Acitretin Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Acitretin Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acitretin is used -
Moderate
- आँख आना (और पढ़ें - आंख आने के घरेलू उपाय)
- लिवर एंजाइमों में वृद्धि
- मुंह के छाले (और पढ़ें - मुंह के छाले के घरेलू उपाय)
- धुंधली दृष्टि
Mild
- मुंह सूखना
- कमर दर्द (और पढ़ें - कमर दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
- मतली या उलटी
- बालों का झड़ना
- सूखी त्वचा
- थकान
- सिरदर्द
Acitretin Related Warnings
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Is the use of Acitretin safe for pregnant women?
Acitretin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Severe -
Is the use of Acitretin safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Acitretin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Acitretin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
Severe -
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Kidneys?
Acitretin rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Liver?
Acitretin has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Acitretin on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Acitretin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Acitretin with Other Drugs
Acitretin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Acitretin Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acitretin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Diabetes
- Depression
- Heart Disease
- High Cholesterol
Frequently asked Questions about Acitretin
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Is this Acitretin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acitretin is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Acitretin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Acitretin is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Safe -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Acitretin for mental disorders.
No
Acitretin Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Acitretin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Acitretin and food will interact.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Acitretin
Taking Acitretin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Soriatane (acitretin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 892