Generic:Acitretin
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is a medical product. If this is a prescription-only medicine, it must only be used under strict medical supervision and with a valid prescription. Do not self-medicate based on information provided here.
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Clinically Equivalent Alternatives
These medicines contain the same active ingredient,and are medically equivalent to Acetin 25mg Capsules.
Uses & Indications
- ✓pregnant patients who are unresponsive to other therapies or whose clinical condition contraindicates the use of other treatments (see boxed CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS
- ✓Acitretin capsules can cause severe birth defects). Most patients experience relapse of psoriasis after discontinuing therapy. Subsequent courses, when clinically indicated, have produced efficacy results similar to the initial course of therapy.
Side Effects
- ⚠injurious behavior, have been reported in patients taking other systemically administered retinoids, as well as in patients taking acitretin. Since other factors may have contributed to these events, it is not known if they are related to acitretin (see PRECAUTIONS ). Reproductive: Vulvo
- ⚠hundred sixteen subjects (22%) left trials prematurely, primarily because of adverse experiences involving the mucous membranes and skin. Three subjects died. Two of the deaths were not drug
- ⚠Adverse Events Less Frequently Reported during Clinical Trials (Some of Which May Bear No Relationship to Therapy) Percent of Subjects Reporting (N=525) Body Sytem 1% to 10% ≤ 1% Body as a Whole Anorexia Edema Fatigue Hot flashes Increased appetite Alcohol intolerance Dizziness Fever Influenza
Safety Warnings
- confirmed toxic hepatitis. A second biopsy in one of these subjects revealed nodule formation suggestive of cirrhosis. One subject in a Canadian clinical trial of 63 subjects developed a 3
- related deaths worldwide; a few of these subjects had received etretinate for a month or less before presenting with hepatic symptoms or signs. Skeletal Abnormalities: In adults receiving long
Common Questions about
What is used for?
is a medication primarily used to treat conditions associated with its active ingredients. It belongs to the pharmaceutical class of medicines.
What are the side effects of ?
Common side effects of may include injurious behavior, have been reported in patients taking other systemically administered retinoids, as well as in patients taking acitretin. Since other factors may have contributed to these events, it is not known if they are related to acitretin (see PRECAUTIONS ). Reproductive: Vulvo. If you experience severe reactions, consult your doctor immediately.
What is the price of in Pakistan?
The latest price for in Pakistan is Rs. 2325. Prices may vary by pharmacy and location (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad).