CA Retrans Capsule

Short Description

CA Retrans Capsule is a retinoid medicine used to treat acute promyelocytic leukaemia, a type of blood cancer. It works by slowing the growth of diseased blood cells and promoting the growth of normal cells.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

CA Retrans Capsule is a form of vitamin A that works by slowing the growth of certain types of diseased blood cells. It should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day, to avoid a missed dose. It may take several weeks for your symptoms to improve, but keep using it regularly to get the most benefit. If you notice no improvement after a few weeks, see your doctor again. Using more medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster and may increase side effects.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. CA Retrans Capsule is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Headache Fever Dry skin Rash

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CA Retrans Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

CA Retrans Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

CA Retrans Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

CA Retrans Capsule is a form of vitamin A that works by slowing the growth of certain types of diseased blood cells and promotes the growth of normal mature cells in the bone marrow and blood.

Take it with or just after food Take it until there is no sign of cancer or for a maximum of 90 days Chemotherapy may be started during treatment with this medicine or immediately after you stop taking it Do not take CA Retrans Capsule if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 1 month after you stop taking it Do not take any kinds of vitamin supplements without talking to your doctor first Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood lipid levels, liver function, and blood cell count in your blood Do not use CA Retrans Capsule if you are pregnant Inform your doctor if excessive skin dryness or skin sensitivity takes place