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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. D...