Expert advice for Acipsor Capsule
It is advisable to take this medication at the same time every day after a meal, preferably with milk or fatty food.It is necessary to inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease or suffer from high levels of cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).Do not donate blood if you are on this therapy and until 3 years after stopping this therapy. Women of child-bearing age should not receive blood from any person who is on this therapy.If you suffer from diabetes, the blood sugar levels should be checked often if you take acitretin.Do not drink alcohol while on this therapy and for 2 months after stopping this therapy as it would increase the risk of side effects.Do not wear lenses or go out in strong sunlight while on this therapy.Inform your doctor immediately if you develop bone, joint or muscle pain or have troubles with moving.Women of child-bearing age, if on acitretin therapy, should practice 2 methods of contraception; and be sure to tell your doctor the medications that you use, and the doctor will tell you which methods are acceptable. You will need to take pregnancy tests regularly if you are on treatment with acitretin and for at least 3 years after you stop taking acitretin.
Composition
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Acitretin (10mg) |
Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
Side Effect
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Common
Dry lips, Dryness in mouth, Dry nose, Conjunctivitis, Skin peeling, Visual disturbance. |
How to works
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How Acipsor Capsule works
Researchers don't know how exactly Acipsor 10mg Capsule works in psoriasis. |