Psotretin
Psotretin Products are primarily used for
Psoriasis
About Psotretin Products
Psotretin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Psotretin are Lip inflammation, Dryness in mouth, Itching, Skin peeling, Hair loss, Dry skin, Dry eye, Inflammation of the nose.
How Psotretin Products work
Acitretin is a retinoid. It has a structure similar to vitamin A and is involved in the normal growth of skin cells. It works by stopping overgrowth and thickening of skin cells in psoriasis.
Patient Concerns about Psotretin Products
Frequently asked questions about Psotretin Products
Frequently asked questions about Acitretin
Q. Is Psotretin 25mg Tablet an immunosuppressant?
No, Psotretin 25mg Tablet is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Psotretin 25mg Tablet and for 2 months after treatment. Psotretin 25mg Tablet and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.
Q. How long does Psotretin 25mg Tablet take to work?
Psotretin 25mg Tablet does not work right away. It may take about 2-4 weeks to see an improvement and about 2-3 months before you see the full benefits of this medicine. Therefore, you should continue taking it even if you do not see any improvement initially.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
Psotretin 25mg Tablet can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Psotretin 25mg Tablet if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Psotretin 25mg Tablet may also cause liver damage. Therefore, contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.
Q. Does Psotretin 25mg Tablet affect sperm?
No, Psotretin 25mg Tablet does not affect the sperm. However, it has been seen that small amounts of this medicine may pass into the semen. But, this small amount does not pose a risk to an unborn child.
Q. How should I take Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
It is generally recommended to take Psotretin 25mg Tablet once daily with meals or milk. The dosage varies from person to person and is decided by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole and do not crush or cut it.
Q. Can I donate blood while on Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
No, you should not donate blood while on Psotretin 25mg Tablet. Moreover, do not donate blood 3 years after stopping the treatment with Psotretin 25mg Tablet. The medicine present in your blood can harm an unborn child if your blood is given to a pregnant mother. However, Psotretin 25mg Tablet does not affect your ability to receive a blood transfusion.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
Psotretin 25mg Tablet may affect your night vision. Therefore, you should avoid driving at night. Avoid supplemental foods containing vitamin A while taking this medicine since it may add to the side effects. Also, avoid sunlight and sun lamps as Psotretin 25mg Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light.
Q. Is Psotretin 25mg Tablet an immunosuppressant?
No, Psotretin 25mg Tablet is not an immunosuppressant. It belongs to the retinoid class of medicines. It is used to treat severe form of psoriasis.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
Do not consume anything that contains alcohol while taking Psotretin 25mg Tablet and for 2 months after treatment. Psotretin 25mg Tablet and alcohol combine to form a substance that may remain in the body for more than 3 years.
Q. How long does Psotretin 25mg Tablet take to work?
Psotretin 25mg Tablet does not work right away. It may take about 2-4 weeks to see an improvement and about 2-3 months before you see the full benefits of this medicine. Therefore, you should continue taking it even if you do not see any improvement initially.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
Psotretin 25mg Tablet can cause serious birth defects in your unborn child. Therefore, you should not take Psotretin 25mg Tablet if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 3 years. Psotretin 25mg Tablet may also cause liver damage. Therefore, contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine.
Q. How should I take Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
It is generally recommended to take Psotretin 25mg Tablet once daily with meals or milk. The dosage varies from person to person and is decided by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole and do not crush or cut it.
Q. Can I donate blood while on Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
No, you should not donate blood while on Psotretin 25mg Tablet. Moreover, do not donate blood 3 years after stopping the treatment with Psotretin 25mg Tablet. The medicine present in your blood can harm an unborn child if your blood is given to a pregnant mother. However, Psotretin 25mg Tablet does not affect your ability to receive a blood transfusion.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Psotretin 25mg Tablet?
Psotretin 25mg Tablet may affect your night vision. Therefore, you should avoid driving at night. Avoid supplemental foods containing vitamin A while taking this medicine since it may add to the side effects. Also, avoid sunlight and sun lamps as Psotretin 25mg Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light.
Q. Does Psotretin 25mg Tablet affect sperm?
No, Psotretin 25mg Tablet does not affect the sperm. However, it has been seen that small amounts of this medicine may pass into the semen. But, this small amount does not pose a risk to an unborn child.