
- Manufacturer : Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
- Composition : Acitretin 10mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Severe Psoriasis
- Estimated Price : ₹358.56 For 10 Capsules Strip
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Uses of Acitrin 10mg Capsule
Acitrin 10mg Capsule is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Severe Psoriasis
Side effects of Acitrin 10mg Capsule
The most common side effects of Acitrin 10mg Capsule are – Fatigue, Headache, Hyperesthesia, Hypotonia, Insomnia, Intracranial Hypertension, Paresthesia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Rigors, Somnolence, Stroke, Dry Eyes or Mouth, Earache, Epistaxis, Eye Pain, Gingival Bleeding, Gingivitis, Increased Saliva, Photophobia, Anorexia, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Nausea
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Acitrin 10mg Capsule
Do not use Acitrin 10mg Capsule if you are allergic to – Acitretin
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Acitrin 10mg Capsule.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Acitrin 10mg Capsule works
Acitrin 10mg Capsule contains – Acitretin
Acitretin binds to several retinoid receptors to regulate gene transcription. Exactly how the action of this second-generation retinoid allows normal growth and development of skin is unknown.
Dosage of Acitrin 10mg Capsule
The dosage of Acitrin 10mg Capsule depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Acitrin 10mg Capsule
If you forget to take a dose of Acitrin 10mg Capsule, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Acipsor 10mg Capsule ( Kivi Labs Ltd. )
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Acrotac 10mg Capsule ( Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. )
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Interaction
Drug :- Methotrexate: Increased risk of hepatitis.
Oral Contraceptives Containing only Progestin: Possibly decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptive.
Phenytoin: Possibly decreased protein binding of phenytoin.
Sulfonylureas: Possibly increased risk of hypoglycemia.
Tetracyclines: Increased intracranial pressure.
Vtamin A and other Oral Retinoids: Increased risk of hypervitaminosis A.
Food :- Alcohol Use: Increased risk of adverse reactions and acitretin toxicity.