About Actoid 10 Capsule
Actoid 10mg Capsule 10’s belongs to a group of medications called ‘retinoids’ used in the treatment of psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune (immune system attacks healthy cells) skin disorder in which the skin becomes scaly, swelled up, and itchy. It mostly affects the knee, elbows, scalp, and trunk. It is a lifelong condition, and treatment is given to remove affected skin cells and avoid flare-ups of the disease.
The Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s contains ‘Acitretin’ which belongs to the class of retinoids derived from vitamin A. It has anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative (decrease skin cell multiplication) properties. It works by slowing down the progression of the disease. It reduces the speed of skin cell growth and gradually clears the affected skin. It helps to reduce redness, scaling, and thickness of the rashes of psoriasis.
Actoid 10mg Capsule 10’s is available in the form of tablets/capsules. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may cause side-effects such as dry lips, peeling of the skin, especially the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, nose bleed, scaling and thinning of healthy skin, reddening of the skin, itching, burning sensation on the skin, sticky skin, hair loss, swelling and pain in the area around your nails, fragile nails, inflammation of the eye (conjunctivitis), increased thirst, and feeling cold. These side-effects usually go away after discontinuing the treatment. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Do not take Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s if you are allergic to Acitretin or any other ingredients present in it. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s should not be used in patients with liver or kidney failure, high cholesterol, and taking other medicines containing retinoids or supplements containing vitamin A. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s should not be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s should be used with caution in children as it may affect growth and bone development. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may require dose adjustments when used in older people. Do not take alcohol as it may increase the risk of side-effects. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may cause vision problems, especially in the dark, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you notice any vision problems.
Uses of Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s
Psoriasis
Medicinal Benefits
Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s contains ‘Acitretin’ that belongs to the class of ‘retinoids’. Retinoids are derived from vitamin A (retinol) and have anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative (reduces rapid skin cell division) action. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s works by slowing down the progression of the diseases. Actoid 10mg Capsule 10’s is used when the skin condition doesn’t improve with other conventional therapies. It can treat severe or extensive skin problems where the skin has become thick and scaly such as psoriasis. It can be long-term maintenance therapy for psoriasis patients. It can also be used in the treatment of other skin conditions such as ichthyosis (genetic skin disorder), pityriasis (skin rashes that appear as large spots on the chest, abdomen, or back), and lichen planus (itchy, non-infectious rashes on arms and legs).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s
- Dry lips
- Peeling of the skin, especially the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
- Nose bleed
- Scaling and thinning of healthy skin
- Reddening of the skin
- Itching
- Burning sensation on the skin
- Sticky skin
- Hair loss
- Swelling and pain in the area around your nails
- Fragile nails
- Inflammation of the eye (conjunctivitis)
- Increased thirst
- Feeling cold
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s should not be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women. So, the doctor may advise you to take a pregnancy test before using Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s. You should also take effective and reliable contraception (such as intrauterine device, contraceptive implant, or contraceptive pill and condom) during the treatment and after 3 years of discontinuing the treatment. You should take reliable contraception even if your periods are not regular or not sexually active unless your doctor decides that this is unnecessary. You should not donate blood during the treatment and after 3 years of discontinuing the treatment. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s should be used in caution in patients with diabetes as it can alter blood glucose levels. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may cause vision problems, especially in the night-time. So, inform your doctor if you notice vision problems. Do not wear contact lenses during the treatment as Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may cause dry eyes. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may increase skin sensitivity, so avoid going in strong sunlight and using a sunbed. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may affect your mood, so inform your doctor if you have mental health problems such as depression. Also, inform your doctor if you notice drastic mood changes while using Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s should not be used in patients taking other retinoids or supplements containing vitamin A. Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s may interact with an antibiotic (tetracycline) and cause increased pressure in the brain. It may interact with a medicine used to treat cancer, psoriasis, or rheumatic diseases (methotrexate) and cause liver damage. It may decrease the efficacy of an antiepileptic drug (phenytoin). It may also interact with a mini-pill (a type of birth control pill with low doses of progesterone).
Drug-Food Interactions: Do not consume alcohol while using Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s as it may increase the risk of side-effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Actoid 10 Capsule 10’s should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney failure, high cholesterol, overweight, alcoholic abuse, diabetes, and mental health problems.
