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Soriatane Description
ACITRETIN - ORAL (a-seh-TRET-in)
Common Soriatane Brand Name(s)
Soriatane
Soriatane Side Effects
You may experience more redness, itching, skin scaling, peeling and dry skin the first several weeks as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry eyes, eye irritation, crusting of the eye lids, increased sensitivity to sunlight, dry mouth, peeling of the skin of fingertips, palms or soles of feet, chapped lips, runny nose, thirst, taste changes and hair loss may also occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a headache, nausea, vomiting, aches and pain in the bones or joints, decreased night vision, other vision changes, difficulty moving, mood changes, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine or stomach pain. Because SORIATANE causes dry eyes, persons who wear contact lenses may find them uncomfortable while taking this. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How To Use Soriatane
SORIATANE: Take SORIATANE by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually once a day taken with the main meal. Do not take this more often or increase your dose without consulting your doctor. Your condition will not improve any faster but the risk of side effects will be increased. It may take 2 to 3 months before the full benefit of this medication is seen.
Soriatane Warning
Because acitretin has caused serious birth defects, do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within 3 years of stopping use of SORIATANE. Use 2 methods of birth control starting one month before using SORIATANE and until after a minimum of 3 years has passed from the date SORIATANE was stopped. Females who are able to have children must not use this medication unless all of the following requirements are met: have negative pregnancy test 1 week before starting SORIATANE; will start therapy only on the 2nd or 3rd day of next normal menstrual period; have severe psoriasis and other treatments cannot be used; have received both oral and written information on using 2 methods of birth control while using acitretin and for 3 years after stopping SORIATANE; the dangers of birth control failure; the dangers of using SORIATANE while pregnant; are able to understand and correctly follow the above birth control requirements and instructions. Do not drink alcohol while using acitretin and for 2 months after stopping its use because alcohol causes acitretin to stay in the body longer. It is not known if the traces of acitretin found in semen pose a risk to a fetus while male patients are using SORIATANE or after its use has been stopped. Acitretin use has been linked to liver problems (hepatitis) and increased fluid pressure on the brain (pseudotumor cerebri). Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms: yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, unusual fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting, or vision changes. Your doctor will decide whether to continue using acitretin. Acitretin has also been linked to pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Notify your doctor immediately if you develop persistent, lower abdominal pain.
Soriatane Uses
SORIATANE is used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin disorders.
Soriatane Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes or if you have any drug allergies. It is recommended that persons taking SORIATANE refrain from donating blood for at least three years after stopping therapy. This will prevent the possibility of your blood being given to a pregnant woman. SORIATANE increases your sensitivity to the sun. Avoid sun exposure. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking SORIATANE and for two months after stopping the drug. SORIATANE must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. SORIATANE should not be used in those who intend to become pregnant during treatment or within 3 years after stopping the drug. Use 2 reliable forms of birth control together, starting one month before treatment, during and for 3 years after stopping the drug. Semen may pose a risk to a pregnant woman if the male is using SORIATANE. Consult your doctor. It is not known if SORIATANE is excreted into breast milk. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using SORIATANE and for at least three years after the medication has been stopped.
Soriatane Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including tetracycline antibiotics, methotrexate or vitamin A. Many vitamin products contain vitamin A so avoid these products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Soriatane Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, irritability, and itching.
Soriatane Notes
Laboratory tests will be done frequently while taking this medication to monitor the effects and to prevent side effects. See your doctor regularly.
Missed Soriatane Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Soriatane Storage
Store SORIATANE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
