Soriatane
EQUIVALENT US BRAND NAME: Soriatane
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We will deliver the Indian brand medicine based on availability.
Product Introduction:
Acitretin is a medication primarily used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin conditions such as palmoplantar pustulosis, severe lichen planus, and severe pityriasis rubra pilaris. It belongs to the retinoid class of medications.
Uses:
- Treatment of severe psoriasis: Acitretin is used when other treatments have failed to control the symptoms of psoriasis.
- Other skin conditions: Acitretin may also be prescribed for other severe skin conditions like palmoplantar pustulosis, severe lichen planus, and severe pityriasis rubra pilaris.
Benefits:
- Effective in treating severe forms of psoriasis and other specified skin conditions.
- May improve symptoms such as scaling, redness, and thickness of the skin.
- Oral administration allows for convenient dosing.
Side Effects:
- Common side effects include dry skin, itching, peeling of the skin, chapped lips, dry mouth, and nosebleeds.
- Less common side effects may include changes in hair or nails, joint pain, muscle pain, and vision changes.
- Severe side effects may include liver damage, pancreatitis, increased intracranial pressure, and psychiatric effects such as depression or suicidal thoughts.
Safety Advice:
- Acitretin should be used cautiously in patients with liver or kidney problems, high cholesterol levels, or diabetes.
- Pregnancy Category X: Acitretin is highly teratogenic and should not be used during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential unless there is no other suitable treatment option and strict contraceptive measures are followed.
- Regular monitoring of liver function tests, blood lipid levels, and pregnancy tests (for females of childbearing potential) is recommended during treatment.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen while taking acitretin as it may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided due to potential exacerbation of liver side effects.
Interaction with Drugs:
- Acitretin may interact with certain medications, including:
- Other retinoids (e.g., isotretinoin) – potential for additive toxicity.
- Methotrexate – increased risk of hepatotoxicity.
- Tetracyclines – increased risk of intracranial hypertension.
- Oral contraceptives – decreased efficacy (contraceptive failure) if taken concurrently.
- Vitamin A supplements – increased risk of hypervitaminosis A.
More Information:
For more information on Acitretin, including its uses, precautions, and potential side effects, please visit MedlinePlus Acitretin page.
Please note that this information is for general informational purposes only and should not be substituted for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for specific treatment recommendations and concerns regarding your health condition.
Note :
- Do not put the quantity above 30 days. (eg. if prescription is 2 pills per day then you can purchase one month of supply of 60 pills)
- We will deliver medicine of Indian brand within 30 days of supply.
- Prescription and ID are required to purchase each Month of supply.
- If a doctor writes 30 days of medicines with 3 times refills then you can use the same prescription for 3 consecutive months for purchasing medicine using reorder option and uploading the same prescription and your ID 3 times.