What are the side effects of taking Acitretin capsules

Psoriasis is a particularly frightening skin disease because once it occurs, the patient's skin will peel off, which has a serious impact on appearance. Fortunately, there are some effective drugs that can treat psoriasis, and Acitretin capsules are one of them. Of course, it may bring some side effects to patients. So, what are the side effects of taking Acitretin capsules?

Adverse Reactions

The main and common adverse reactions of this product are vitamin A hypervitaminosis-like reactions, which are mainly manifested as:

1. Skin: itching, hyperesthesia, photosensitivity, erythema, dryness, scaling, paronychia, etc.

2. Mucous membrane: cheilitis, rhinitis, dry mouth, etc.

3. Eyes: dry eyes, conjunctivitis, etc.

4. Musculoskeletal system: myalgia, back pain, joint pain, bone hyperplasia, etc.

5. Nervous system: headache, abnormal gait, increased intracranial pressure, tinnitus, ear pain, etc.

6. Others: fatigue, anorexia, change in appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, etc.

7. Laboratory abnormalities: transient and mild increases in aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, triglycerides, bilirubin, uric acid, and reticulocytes may be observed; decreases in high-density lipoprotein, white blood cells, and electrolytes such as phosphorus and potassium may also be observed. Changes may be reversible with continued treatment or discontinuation of the medication.

Taboo

1. Pregnant women, lactating women and women who wish to have children within two years are prohibited from using this product.

2. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to acitretin or other retinoid drugs.

3. It is contraindicated for patients with severe liver and kidney dysfunction, hyperlipidemia, hypervitaminosis A or allergy to vitamin A and its metabolites.