ACITRETIN

 ACITRETIN

BRAND NAME:-ACITRIN,ACETEC,ACERET 10,25mg. 

ACITRETIN is a synthetic retinoid for oral use in psoriasis,lichen planus,severe ichthyosis, it is used an immunological disorder and miscellaneous class of drug.

ACTIONS:-

It acts by binding to 'retinoic acid receptor' in epidermal cells and regulating their proliferation and maturation. Inflammation is suppressed. 

USED:-This medication is a retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin disorders in adults.

SIDE EFFECTS:-redness of skin, itching, skin scaling, peeling and dry skin during the first few weeks as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry eyes, eye irritation, crusting of the eye lids, dry mouth, skin peeling on the fingertips/palms/soles of feet, chapped lips, runny nose, thirst, taste changes and hair loss may also occur .

LIVER DAMAGE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVERSE EFFECTS.

DOSE:-0.5-0.75mg/kg/day oral;