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Tretinec A, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Pimples are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Tretinec A depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Tretinec A also has some side effects, the most common being Fluid retention. Some other side effects of Tretinec A have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tretinec A go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Tretinec A's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tretinec A has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tretinec A related warnings section.
Tretinec A is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy, Eczema are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tretinec A are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Tretinec A have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Tretinec A, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Tretinec A 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 Tretinec A safe for pregnant women?
Tretinec A can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Tretinec A, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tretinec A safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Tretinec A. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Tretinec A on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Tretinec A on kidney, information on safety of Tretinec A for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Tretinec A on the Liver?
Tretinec A 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 Tretinec A on the Heart?
Using Tretinec A does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Tretinec A 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 Tretinec A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tretinec A habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tretinec A.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tretinec A as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tretinec A is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tretinec A is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tretinec A
You can take Tretinec A with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tretinec A
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tretinec A with alcohol.
Yes, Tretinec A can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Tretinec A works by decreasing the production of sebum and reducing the size of sebaceous glands temporarily. It also prevents the formation of small bumps along with decreasing the inflammation.
Yes, Tretinec A 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, Tretinec A should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Tretinec A is a brand name of tretinoin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to a class of drug known as retinoids. It is available in a different dosage form such as capsule and cream. It is mainly used for the management of acne. it also promotes the peeling of skin. The capsule form of this drug is used for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in a people who are not cured by another type of chemotherapy.
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