Soritec 25mg (Capsule)
Manufactured by: ACI Limited
Acitretin Similar medicine
Soritec is indicated for
- Lichen planus
- Psoriasis
- Congenital icthyosis
- Darier's disease
Precautions and warnings
Female patients should abstain from alcohol for the duration of their treatment and for two months afterward. Don't give blood while you're on therapy or for at least a year after you've finished. Children. For long-term therapy, radiographic treatment is used. The treatment should not last more than six months. Regularly check plasma cholesterol and glucose levels (particularly in diabetics). Keep an eye on your LFTs.
Side-effects
- Dryness of mucous membranes
- skin; conjunctivitis
- dry sore mouth; ophth disturbances; raised lipid level
- pancreatitis; sticky skin
- dermatitis. Severe headache; GI disturbances; dermatologic reactions
- oedema
- paronychia
- granulomatous lesions
- bullous eruptions; reversible hair thinning
- alopoecia; CNS disturbances; sweating; taste disturbance
- gingivitis; benign intracranial hypertension; photosensitivity; skeletal hyperostosis; extraosseous calcification; premature epiphyseal closure in child. Potentially Fatal: Phototoxicity
- jaundice
- hepatitis
- hepatotoxity.
Drug Interactions
When taking keratolytics or a high dose of vitamin A at the same time. Reduces the anticoagulant properties of coumarins like warfarin. Oral contraceptives containing microdised progestin. Hepatotoxicity can be exacerbated by taking methotrexate at the same time. Tetracycline should not be taken at the same time.
Contraindications
Pregnancy (before the start, during and at least 2-3 year after cessation of therapy), lactation. Hepatic and renal impairment. Hyperlipidaemia.
Mode of actions
Acitretin is an active metabolite of etretinate but its mechanism of action is unknown.
Dosage & Administration
Oral
Darier's disease
Adult: Initially, 10 mg daily for 2-4 wk. Max: 50 mg/day.
Congenital icthyosis
Adult: Initially, 25-30 mg daily for 2-4 wk before dose adjustments are done. Usual range: 25-50 mg daily for further 6-8 wk. Max: 75 mg daily for short periods.
Severe psoriasis
Adult: Initially, 25-30 mg daily for 2-4 wk before dose adjustments are done. Usual range: 25-50 mg daily for further 6-8 wk. Max: 75 mg daily for short periods.
Severe lichen planus
Adult: Initially, 25-30 mg daily for 2-4 wk before dose adjustments are done. Usual range: 25-50 mg daily for further 6-8 wk. Max: 75 mg daily for short periods.
Child: 500 mcg/kg/day. Max: 35 mg daily.
Pregnancy & Lactation
This medicine must not be used during pregnancy. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict two effective types of birth control starting one month before and during treatment and for three years after stopping this medicine. Discuss with your doctors if you are not sure which types of birth control are effective for you. You must need to take pregnancy tests regularly during your treatment with this medicine and for at least three years after taking this medicine. If it seems that you do become pregnant stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately. If you really become pregnant, miss a menstrual period, or have sex without using two forms of birth control. In some cases, your doctor can prescribe emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. People on this medicine should not donate blood during the treatment and for three years afterward.
This medicine is also contraindicated breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medication and for three years afterward.
Pack Size & Price
10's pack Price : ৳852.6
Similar medicine
Manufactured by: ACI Limited
Manufactured by: ACI Limited
Click here to see more similar medicines
There are few similar medicines of Soritec are manufactured by other companies using the same ingredients. Although, it would be good if you are able to use the same medicine, which has been prescribed by your Doctor. Due to availability in the local market, you can try others. Please make sure and contact your Doctor first about alternatives.
-
Are you looking medicine for Lichen planus ?
Acitretin is indicated for Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Congenital icthyosis, Darier's disease
List of medicines using AcitretinBetamethasone is indicated for Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Asthma, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Multiple sclerosis, Drug hypersensitivity reactions, Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, Serum sickness, Transfusion reactions, Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), Leukemias, Lymphomas, Acute gouty arthritis, Acute rheumatic carditis, Psoriatic arthritis, Including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Psoriatic plaques, Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
List of medicines using BetamethasoneBetamethasone valerate 0.01% Topical is indicated for Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis, Plaque psoriasis.
List of medicines using Betamethasone valerate 0.01% Topical -
Are you looking medicine for Psoriasis ?
Acitretin is indicated for Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Congenital icthyosis, Darier's disease
List of medicines using AcitretinBetamethasone is indicated for Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Asthma, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Multiple sclerosis, Drug hypersensitivity reactions, Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, Serum sickness, Transfusion reactions, Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), Leukemias, Lymphomas, Acute gouty arthritis, Acute rheumatic carditis, Psoriatic arthritis, Including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Psoriatic plaques, Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
List of medicines using BetamethasoneBetamethasone valerate 0.01% Topical is indicated for Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis, Plaque psoriasis.
List of medicines using Betamethasone valerate 0.01% TopicalBetamethasone 0.1% + Fusidic Acid 2% Topical is indicated for Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis, Sunburns
List of medicines using Betamethasone 0.1% + Fusidic Acid 2% TopicalBetamethasone 0.1% + Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% Topical is indicated for Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis
List of medicines using Betamethasone 0.1% + Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% TopicalTacrolimus 0.1%, 0.03% Topical is indicated for Atopic dermatitis, Allergic contact dermatitis, Severe eczema, Psoriasis, Alopecia areata, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, Dermatomyositis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Rosacea, Lichen Planus, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Vitiligo, Graft-Versus-Host Disease, Ichthyosis.
List of medicines using Tacrolimus 0.1%, 0.03% Topical
