Review the side-effects of Acitretin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Hypervitaminosis A syndrome (Excess intake of Vitamin A).
Heart- Heart attack, clots in blood vessels and stroke.
Central Nervous System- Headache, shakiness, sleeplessness, aggressive feelings and/or suicidal thoughts and depression.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, increased thirst, taste changes, nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the pancreas and lower stomach pain.
Skin- Rash, sweating, itching, scaling, dryness, thinning, dry or chapped lips, damage of skin, abnormal skin odor, hair loss and nail damage.
Genitourinary- Vulvo-vaginal infection due to fungal infection.
Hypersensitivity- Allergic reaction includes: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness and trouble in breathing.
Miscellaneous- Fever, chills, dark urine and peeling of skin.
Potentially Fatal- Sunburn, jaundice and liver toxicity.
Do not double the dose to catch up missed dosage.
Neotigason, Soriatane, Soriatane CK.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Hypervitaminosis A syndrome (Excess intake of Vitamin A).
Heart- Heart attack, clots in blood vessels and stroke.
Central Nervous System- Headache, shakiness, sleeplessness, aggressive feelings and/or suicidal thoughts and depression.
Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, increased thirst, taste changes, nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the pancreas and lower stomach pain.
Skin- Rash, sweating, itching, scaling, dryness, thinning, dry or chapped lips, damage of skin, abnormal skin odor, hair loss and nail damage.
Genitourinary- Vulvo-vaginal infection due to fungal infection.
Hypersensitivity- Allergic reaction includes: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness and trouble in breathing.
Miscellaneous- Fever, chills, dark urine and peeling of skin.
Potentially Fatal- Sunburn, jaundice and liver toxicity.
Other Precautions :
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.Do not double the dose to catch up missed dosage.
Drug Name : Acitretin
Acitretin is a retinoid related to vitamin A prescribed for adults with severe psoriasis which involves red, scaly or thickened skin with abnormal growth of skin cells.Trade Names for Acitretin
India :
Aceret |
Acitrin |
Acetec |
Acitrin (25 mg) |
Aceret (25 mg) |
Acetec (25 mg) |
Acrotac (10 mg) |
Acrotac (25 mg) |
Zoratame (25 mg) |
Aceret (10 mg) |
Aceret |
Aceret |
Acetec |
Acetec
International :
Neotigason, Soriatane, Soriatane CK.
