Generic Name
AcitretinPacks Price
- Cap 25 mg: 30: 1402.50: 1650.00
Ace
Therapeutic Group
AntipsoriaticsIndication Dosage
Severe Refractory Psoriasis, Palmoplantar pustulosis, Congenitalichthyosis, Darier's Disease:
- Adults: Initially 25-30 Mg Daily For 2 To 4 Weeks, Increase Up To 75 Mg Daily, Maintenance; 25-50 Mg Daily. Max Duration Of Treatment 6 Months.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Cap 10mg /25mg: Acitretin 10mg /25mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Vitamin a Derivative
Contra Indications
- Renal Or Hepatic Impairment, Pregnancy; Highly Teratogenic, Exclude Pregnancy Before The Start Of Treatment, Contraceptive Measures Must Be Taken Before, During And For At Least 2 Years After Withdrawal Of Treatment.
Precautions
- Renal Or Hepatic Impairment, Pregnancy; Highly Teratogenic, Exclude Pregnancy Before The Start Of Treatment, Contraceptive Measures Must Be Taken Before, During And For At Least 2 Years After Withdrawal Of Treatment.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Severe Headache
- Dry Skin
- Sticky Skin
- Dermatitis
- Erosion Of Mucosa
- Erythema
- Pruritus
- Palmer And Plantar Exfoliation
- Rhinitis
- Epistaxis
- Nail Fragility
- Conjunctivitis
- Xerophthalmia
- Bullous Eruptions
- Vulvovaginitis
- Drowsiness
- Sweating
- Gingivitis
- Alopecia
- Granulomatous Lesions
- Gi Upset
- Decreased Night Vision
- Hepatotoxicity
- Change In Serum Lipids
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Hyperostosis And Extraosseous Calcification (long Term Therapy)
- Photosensitivity
- Visual Disturbance (withdraw Immediately And Refer For Neurological Examination)
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif