Tretiva 20 mg

WHAT IS TRETIVA 20MG?

TRETIVA 20MG contains Isotretinoin which belongs to Retinoids.

WHAT TRETIVA 20MG IS USED FOR?

TRETIVA 20MG is used to treat the most severe form of acne (nodular acne)

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription, herbal supplements.

Especially tell your doctor if you are taking,

Vitamin A supplements
Tetracycline antibiotics
Progestin-only birth control pills
Phenytoin used to treat fits
Corticosteroid medicines

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take TRETIVA exactly as prescribed by your doctor
The amount of TRETIVA you take has been specially chosen for you. It is based on your body weight and may change during treatment
Swallow TRETIVA 20MG whole with a full glass of water

If you take more TRETIVA 20MG

If you take more TRETIVA, call your doctor right away

If you forget to take TRETIVA 20MG

If you miss a dose, just skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time

If you stop taking TRETIVA 20MG

Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor

STORAGE:

Store TRETIVA 20MG at room temperature (15-25°C)
Keep out of reach of children
Do not use this after the expiry date

Q. Is Tretiva Capsule safe to use?

It should be used with care since it is associated with significant adverse reactions. It should be used only for patients with severe nodular acne who are unresponsive to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. In addition, Tretiva Capsule should not be used by pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects.

Q. Is Tretiva Capsule a steroid?

No, It Capsule is a retinoid (vitamin A) that is used to treat severe types of acne.
Q. What are the recommended tests during Tretiva Capsule therapy?
Your liver enzymes and serum lipids will be checked before the treatment is started. These levels will also be monitored 1 month after the start of treatment and subsequently at 3 monthly intervals unless more frequent monitoring is clinically indicated.

Q. Is the effect of Tretiva Capsule permanent?

It has been observed in many patients that a single 15-20-week course effectively cures the condition and prevents it from coming back. If at all a second course is required, one should wait for at least 8 weeks after completion of the first course. This is because experience with Tretiva Capsule has shown that the symptoms in the patients with acne may continue to improve following treatment with Tretiva 20 Capsule.

Q. Why is Tretiva Capsule so dangerous during pregnancy?

If pregnancy occurs during treatment with Tretiva Capsule then, there is an extremely high risk that the baby may be born with severe birth defects.

Q. Can Tretiva Capsule cause cancer?

No, there are no reports of Tretiva 20 Capsule causing cancer. In fact, it may be useful in some forms of head, skin, and neck cancers.

Q. What are the long-term side effects of Tretiva Capsule?

A normal course of treatment for Tretiva Capsule is 15–20 weeks. Therefore, the long-term effects of low doses have not been studied. However, it may have some effect on bone mineral density. It may decrease bone mineral density in some patients, resulting in osteoporosis or fractures.

Q. Does Tretiva Capsule affect male fertility?

No, It Capsule does not affect the fertility of male patients. No significant effects were seen on ejaculate volume, sperm count, total sperm motility, morphology, or seminal plasma fructose.

Q. Does Tretiva Capsule damage your liver?

There may be a transient increase in liver enzymes with Tretiva 20 Capsule use. Therefore, regular laboratory tests are required. These values generally return to normal after some time. If the levels remain elevated for a long time, your doctor may discontinue the use of Tretiva 20 Capsule.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TRETIVA CAPSULE?

HOW TO USE TRETIVA CAPSULE

HOW TRETIVA CAPSULE WORKS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY