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Triglow (Tretinoin) Drug Price and Information

Tretinoin (Triglow) is a retinoid, prescribed for acne vulgaris and acute promyelocytic leukemia.  It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Triglow - Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Gracewell SPL)

Triglow  Cream


Generic : Tretinoin
 180.70
2% w / w / 0.05% w / w / 0.01% w / w
15g
Price Updated on August 8, 2019
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Drug information on Triglow (Tretinoin) from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Gracewell SPL)

Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc  | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team
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Medical condition(s) for which Triglow may be prescribed

Acne

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

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.

Side effects of Triglow

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.

How to use Triglow?

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.

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When Should Triglow not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

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Warnings and Precautions for Triglow

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.

Other Precautions for Triglow

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Triglow

Store at 15° to 30°C. Keep the container tightly closed at room temperature and out of the reach of children.


Schedule : H  Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.



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