Tretinoid Soft Gelatin Capsule
Manufacturer
Neova Biogene Private Limited
Salt Composition
Tretinoin (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tretinoid Soft Gelatin 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
Soft Gelatin Capsule
Introduction
Tretinoid Soft Gelatin 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 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Tretinoid Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Headache Fever Dry skin Rash
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tretinoid Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Tretinoid Soft Gelatin 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
Tretinoid Soft Gelatin 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.
How it works
Tretinoid Soft Gelatin Capsule is a form of vitamin A that works by slowing the growth of certain types of diseased blood cells and promoting the growth of normal cells in the bone marrow and blood.
Quick Tips
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 Tretinoid Soft Gelatin 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
