Acitretin is a retinoid, similar to Vitamin A. Its exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it is known to:
The result is more normal skin cell growth, improving thickened, scaly, and inflamed skin.
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Soritec contains Acitretin, an oral retinoid (Vitamin A analogue) used to treat severe skin conditions that do not respond to other therapies.
Adults & Elderly:
Darier’s disease:
Congenital ichthyosis & Darier’s disease:
Children:
Typical dose: 0.5 mg/kg daily
Can increase up to 1 mg/kg daily, max 35 mg/day for short periods
Always follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
Severe and extensive psoriasis resistant to other treatments
Palmo-plantar pustular psoriasis
Severe congenital ichthyosis
Severe Darier’s disease (keratosis follicularis)
Most patients experience some side effects, which are usually dose-dependent
Common effects:
Others: Alopecia, decreased night vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances
Alcohol: Forms etretinate when combined with Soritec
Contraindicated with: Methotrexate, tetracyclines, vitamin A, or other retinoids
Phenytoin: Soritec may reduce protein binding
Contraception: Low-dose progesterone-only pills may be ineffective during treatment
No significant interaction with warfarin
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic; strict contraception required 4 weeks before, during, and 2 years after treatment
Breastfeeding: Not allowed
Severe liver or kidney disease
Chronically high blood lipids
Hypersensitivity to acitretin or other retinoids
Rare glucose-galactose malabsorption
Monitor:
Keep in a cool, dry place, protected from light
Do not store above 25°C
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