Acitretin



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  • Contains / Salt: Acitretin


Acitretin Information



Acitretin Benefits & Uses

Acitretin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Psoriasis
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Psoriasis
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Acitretin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acitretin is used -

Moderate

Mild

Acitretin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Acitretin safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Acitretin. If you are pregnant, do not take Acitretin without a doctor's advice.

    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 harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Acitretin on the Liver?


    Acitretin is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Acitretin on the Heart?


    There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Acitretin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    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 -



Frequently asked Questions about Acitretin

  • 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?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acitretin as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, the use of Acitretin is considered safe.

    Safe
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Acitretin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Acitretin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Acitretin


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Acitretin together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Acitretin


    Consuming Acitretin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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

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