Keracutan

How times a day do you take this medicine? Once in a day Twice in a day 3 times in a day 4 times in a day

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• Read drug prescription
• What is Keracutan
• Important safety information:
• Keracutan side effects
• Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
• Frequently asked Questions
• How should I take Keracutan?
• Who should not take Keracutan?
• Keracutan reviews

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What is Keracutan

Treating severe psoriasis.
Keracutan is a vitamin A derivative. Exactly how it works is not known.

Important safety information:

• Keracutan may cause drowsiness or vision changes. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Keracutan with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Keracutan may cause decreased night vision. Use caution or avoid driving at night if you experience this effect.
• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Keracutan without first checking with your doctor.
• Your condition may return after you stop treatment with Keracutan. Check with your doctor if this occurs. Do not use any leftover medicine to treat your skin condition.
• Keracutan is similar to vitamin A. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has vitamin A in it too. Do not take other medicines that contain vitamin A without checking with your doctor.
• Keracutan may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Keracutan. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
• Dental problems may occur while you take Keracutan. Contact your doctor or dentist if these problems persist or become bothersome.
• If you wear contact lenses, you may notice increased irritation with them while you are taking Keracutan. If these effects continue, check with your doctor.
• A severe and sometimes fatal health problem called capillary leak syndrome (CLS) has happened with Keracutan. CLS may lead to low blood pressure and harm to the organs. It may also lead to a heartbeat that is not normal, chest pain or pressure, heart attack, lung or breathing problems, bleeding or lower blood flow in the stomach or bowel, kidney problems, swelling, or confusion. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Serious skin problems have happened with Keracutan. These skin problems can start in a small area and spread over large areas of your body. Call your doctor right away if you have red, blistered, or swollen skin; your skin is peeling; or your skin gets itchy or painful.
• Women who are able to become pregnant must use 2 effective forms of birth control for at least 1 month before they start Keracutan, while they take it, and for at least 3 years after they stop treatment.
• Diabetes patients - Keracutan may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Lab tests, including monthly pregnancy tests, liver function tests, x-rays, and lipid tests, may be performed while you use Keracutan. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Keracutan with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Keracutan is not recommended for use in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Keracutan if you are pregnant. If you think that you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Women of childbearing age should either abstain from sexual intercourse or use 2 effective methods of birth control for at least 1 month before, while taking, and for 3 years after taking Keracutan. Do not breast-feed while you are using Keracutan and for at least 3 years after stopping treatment.

Keracutan side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dry mouth, lips, or nose; dry or irritated eyes; hair loss; runny nose; thinning of the eyebrows or eyelashes; thinning, peeling, or scaling of the skin; weak nails.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); back or joint pain or stiffness; blurred vision or other vision changes; bone pain; calf or leg pain or swelling; chest pain; dark urine; eye pain; fainting; fever; loss of appetite; mental or mood changes (eg, aggressiveness, depression); muscle pain, stiffness, or weakness; numbness or tingling of the hands or feet; one-sided weakness; pale stools; severe dizziness; severe or persistent headache; severe or persistent stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting; shortness of breath; signs of high blood sugar (eg, frequent hunger, thirst, or urination); slurred speech; suicidal thoughts or actions; swelling; vaginal itching, odor, or discharge; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Active ingredients: Acitretin

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Aceret (10 mg)
ACERET cap 10 mg x 10's		$4.90	Glenmark (Gracewell SPL)
Aceret 10mg Capsule		$0.99	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Acetec (25 mg)
10 mg	10 Capsule	$4.77
25 mg	10 Capsule	$8.90
Acetec 10 mg Capsule		$0.48
10 mg x 10's		$4.77
ACETEC cap 10 mg x 10's		$4.77	Dr. Reddy's
Acetec 10mg CAP / 10		$4.77
Acetec 25 mg Tablet		$0.82
25 mg x 10's		$8.18
Acetec 25mg CAP / 10		$8.18
ACETEC cap 25 mg x 10's		$8.90	Dr. Reddy's
Acitretin
10 mg	60	$89.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg	90	$110.09	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg	90	$163.62	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
25 mg	60	$145.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
25 mg	90	$198.00	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
25 mg	90	$269.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Soriatane 10 mg capsule		$13.25
Acitretin 10 MG Oral Capsule
Acitretin 17.5 MG Oral Capsule [Soriatane]
Neotigason
10 mg	100	$306.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
10 mg	120	$390.04	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
10 mg	300	$899.52	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
25 mg	100	$245.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
25 mg	100	$255.00	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Neotigason 10 mg x 30's		$38.52
Neotigason cap 10 mg 30's		$55.20	Actavis
Regioderm
Soriatane 17.5 MG Oral Capsule

References

1. Dailymed."Acitretin: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. "Acitretin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "Acitretin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0045... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Keracutan - Frequently asked Questions

Can Keracutan be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Keracutan?

Use Keracutan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Keracutan comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Keracutan refilled.
• Take the capsule(s) by mouth with a meal at about the same time each day, or as directed by your doctor.
• Continue to use Keracutan even if your condition does not improve right away. Your condition may become worse for a short time before it improves. It may take 2 to 3 months before you see the full benefits of Keracutan.
• If you miss a dose of Keracutan, you may take it later the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Keracutan.

Who should not take Keracutan?

Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diabetes or high blood lipid levels, are very overweight, or have a family member with any of these problems
• if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, bone problems, pancreas problems, heart disease, or mental or mood problems (eg, depression, suicidal thoughts or actions)
• if you receive phototherapy or drink alcohol
• if you take St. John's wort; it may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills)
• if you take a progestin-only birth control pill (mini-pill); your doctor may need to prescribe a different form of hormonal birth control

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Keracutan. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Certain medicines for diabetes (eg, glyburide) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
• Methotrexate or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because liver damage or increased pressure in the brain may occur
• Vitamin A because it may increase the risk of acitretin's side effects
• Certain hormonal contraceptives (eg, low-dose progestin-only birth control pill, mini-pill) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Keracutan
• Phenytoin because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Keracutan

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Keracutan may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Can Keracutan be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Keracutan be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Keracutan, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Keracutan. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology