Tretinoin, (Ca Atra) works for treating a certain type of cancer of the white blood cells (APL-acute promyelocytic leukemia). Tretinoin works by promoting the growth of normal, mature cells in the bone marrow and blood. Tretinoin is a doctor prescription (Tretinoin) medicine.

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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ca Atra capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side Effect:

The most common side effects of Tretinoin are:

Thinning hair, nausea, vomiting, itching, bone pain, mouth sores, increased sweating, headache, dizziness, fever, weakness, tiredness, dry mouth, dry skin, other skin changes. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, hearing problems (such as hearing loss), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), mental/mood changes (such as depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide), fast/slow/irregular heartbeat.

Any advice on the use of the drug is for reference only. Please consult with doctor for medical advice.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.