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Soritin 10

Rx
Generic:
Acitretin
Dosage form:
Capsule
Pack size:
Box (10 Capsule)

৳ 45/unit

Pack: ৳ 450

At a glance

Acitretin — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Acitretin is a medicine that is similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis. It works by stopping the overgrowth and thickening of skin cells. Acitretin is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are dry lips, dryness in the mouth, skin peeling, joint pain, itching, runny nose, nosebleeds, hair loss, and increased levels of blood fat. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. Avoid sun exposure and cover the treated areas with clothing or use a sunscreen before stepping out in the sun. Your doctor may get your regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the levels of fats such as cholesterol in your blood. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding as Acitretin can cause fetal abnormalities. Acitretin is a retinoid. It has a structure similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It works by stopping overgrowth and thickening of skin cells in psoriasis.

Indications

• Psoriasis

Mechanism of action

Should be taken with food. Take w/ main meals or w/ a glass of milk.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Female patients to avoid alcohol during and 2 mth after treatment. Avoid blood donation during therapy or at least 1-3 yr after stopping therapy. Children. Radiographic treatment for prolonged therapy. Therapy should not last >6 mth. Monitor plasma lipid and glucose levels (especially diabetics) regularly. Monitor LFTs. Lactation: enters breast milk/not recommended. Renal Dose: Acitretin is an active metabolite of etretinate but its mechanism of action is unknown.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acitretin is to be taken with food.

Side effects

Common: • Dry lips • Dryness in mouth • Skin peeling • Joint pain • Muscle tightness • Cracked lips • Itching • Change in finger nails • Runny nose • Nosebleeds • Hair loss • Increased levels of blood fat

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Acitretin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Acitretin helps reduce thickening, plaque formation and scaling of the skin in conditions such as psoriasis. Take it at the same time every day with food or a glass of milk. Do not take Acitretin if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding as it can cause birth defects in babies. Use effective methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy. You will need to take pregnancy tests regularly if you are on treatment with and for at least 3 years after you stop taking this medicine. Avoid exposure to sunlight while using Acitretin as it increases the sensitivity of your skin. Use protective measures such as sun-creams and protective clothing. It may cause dryness of skin, mouth, and lips. Drink plenty of water and use a moisturiser and lip balm, if needed. It may cause dry eyes and blurring of vision. Avoid wearing contact lenses and be cautious before driving or using machines. Your doctor may get your regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the levels of fats such as cholesterol in your blood.

Drug interactions

Pregnancy (before the start, during and at least 2-3 yr after cessation of therapy), lactation. Hepatic and renal impairment. Hyperlipidaemia.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acitretin.

Use in pregnancy

[UNSAFE] Acitretin is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Acitretin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Acitretin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acitretin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Acitretin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acitretin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

I have been taking acrotac as I m suffering from psoarisis and I apply topisal on head and plasitrex c ointment on big scaly patches and full body I use cetaphil Dam cream N for itching dazit tab I wud like to know that I hv started taking acrotac tab 25mg after a gap of more than a month n did nt consult wit my as due to financial issues so is it safe to take acrotac coz wit acrotac I had good result in past and hence took it can u plz help me Do a Liver function test and lipid profile Also if do a pregnancy card test Acrotac can't be taken if there is pregnancy Bt I will advise u to visit a dermatologist to check the extent of the lesions Bcoz small areas can be treated with topicals Hello, I am facing psoriasis problem from last 4 years. How can I treat it. I have taken too many medicine like acrotac 25 mg. But not get well soon. Dear sir as this case is chronic, you need to visit a doctor and discuss your case in detail. In homeopathy we take a long case and give medicine to reduce control the psoriasis, but for that physical presence of patient is a must. Iam virgin and want to have sex with my boyfriend is their any pill like viagra for girls Take tab manforce 25mg before sex Hi, I want to know if there is any medicine available for my wife who doesn't gets arousal easily. If there is any please suggest me one. I am deepamala and i want more arousal for sex as i dont feel like having sex most of the time. I need a medicine which will increase my urge for it and i can make my husband happy Take manforce 25mg before sex In mind headache yesterday night it's very painful right side maximum's I am visit of jah hospital in gwalior mam give to the paper medicine deptt.pls.explain sir what I am do Do Mri brain Start tab topaz. 25mg hs sir from past 5-6 months i m suffering from extreme headache ,like some times i m doing any work then suddenly it gets starts , and because of this i also starts forgetting the things or work which i have done yesterday we can say like memory loss i cant remember any thing for more than 2 days ,i have many problems in my life so always think to that problems related to my carrier family and many other things please help me out do MRI brain ; start tab topirol 25mg hs female sex boosting tablets as she is very much irritates and always be suspicious to all kind of health problems like increase of weight , obesity Take tab manforce 25mg before sex I had headache of migrain type TAB. CIPLAR LA 20MG BD. TAB. HEADSET 1 TAB OD. TAB. TOPAZ 25MG OD.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.