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Atranza is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Atranza safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Atranza. It is best to stop taking Atranza immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Atranza safe during breastfeeding?
Atranza should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atranza on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Atranza on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Atranza will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Atranza on the Liver?
Atranza may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Atranza on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Atranza for the heart.
Atranza should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atranza unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atranza habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Atranza has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Atranza as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Atranza is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Atranza in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Atranza
It is safe to take Atranza with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atranza
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atranza with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can use Atranza with vitamin C. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after applying this drug along with vitamin C then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, you can use differin gel (Adapalene) and Atranza together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Atranza along with differin gel (Adapalene).
Yes, Atranza can cause hair loss. It is a very common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug, then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Atranza does not contain steroids. It contains tretinoin that is a vitamin A derivative which is used to the management of acne. It also promotes the peeling of the skin. The capsule form of this drug is used for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in a people who does not cure by another type of chemotherapy.
Yes, you can use Atranza for spot treatment. Because Atranza increases the rate of new cell production. Once the new cell is grown, the spot goes away on its own.
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