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Tretinoin
Latest prescription information about Tretinoin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Tretinoin
Pronunciation : tret' i noyn
Trade Name(s):
India- Aknoroy, Acsolve-H Cream, Airol Cream, Aknemycin Plus Soln, A-Ret Gel, A-Ret Hc Cream, A-Ret Hc Soln, Comedolytic Cream, Eudyna Cream, Ontin Cream, Pinoin Oint, Retino-A Cream, Acno, Acnon , Cutret, Retinol 0.025% Cream, Reto, Reto Crm, Retinol 0.05% Cream, Sotret , Ista 20, Trion Cream, Vesanoid Cap. International- Vesanoid. This medication is a retinoid, prescribed for acne vulgaris and acute promyelocytic leukemia. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dose is 45 mg/m2/day administered as two evenly divided doses. Topical- 0.05% apply a thin layer of cream over the affected area. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Topical- It comes as a liquid, cream and gel to apply topically. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood cholesterol, liver or heart disease, abnormally high white blood cell count, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or severe headache, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Monitor pregnancy tests, blood clotting factors, blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, liver function and white blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication. * It should not be used in children less than 1 year old. Topical - * Wash your hands thoroughly after applying this medication. * Avoid exposure to sunlight. * Keep away from eyes, mouth, angles of nose, mucous membranes or open wounds. Side Effects : Most Common - Headache, fever, skin dryness, bone pain, nausea/vomiting, rash, itching, increased sweating, visual disturbances, hair loss, skin changes and bone inflammation. Body as a Whole - Uneasiness, shivering, bleeding, infections, swelling in the extremities, chest discomfort, increased and decreased weight, injection site reactions, loss of appetite, muscle pain, flank pain, fluid imbalance, pallor, lymph disorders, acidity and chills. Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract disorders, difficulty in breathing, respiratory insufficiency, pneumonia, wheezing, lung infection/swelling and asthma. ENT - Ear pain and hearing loss. Gastrointestinal - GI hemorrhage, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, abdominal distention, liver inflammation, ulcer and unspecified liver disorder. Heart - Abnormal heart rate, flushing, low/high blood pressure, vein inflammation, heart failure, heart attack, enlarged heart, heart murmur and stroke. Central Nervous System - Dizziness, tingling, anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, abnormal gait, convulsions, coma, CNS depression, speech disorder, encephalopathy, facial paralysis, tremor, leg weakness, unconsciousness, dementia, memory loss, drowsiness and slow speech. Genitourinary - Kidney impairment, painful urination, urinary frequency and enlarged prostate. Miscellaneous - Skin lesions. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store at 15° to 30°C. Keep the container tightly closed at room temperature and out of the reach of children. |
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