Atranza 10mg Capsule

Atranza 10mg capsule is an antineoplastic drug containing the active ingredient tretinoin. It belongs to the retinoid class of medications, which are structurally related to vitamin A. It is used to treat acute promyelocytic leukaemia, a blood disorder, by slowing the growth of diseased blood cells.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to tretinoin or any other component of this formulation. Do not use this medicine concurrently with vitamin A, tetracyclines, or other retinoids (isotretinoin, acitretin, tazarotene).

Avoid consumption of peanuts and soya products, as this medicine contains soya bean oil.

Inform your doctor if you have other health conditions or a history of mental health problems including depression, mood changes, or aggressive behaviour, as this medicine may affect mood.

Before taking this medicine, inform your healthcare professional if you are planning pregnancy, are currently pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Pregnancy should be avoided even for one month after stopping this medicine. Effective contraception must be used during treatment.

Notify your doctor if you are allergic or intolerant to sugars, as this medicine contains sorbitol.

Limited information is available regarding use of this medicine in children. Contact your doctor for further information.

Report to your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects such as fever, chest or back pain, or difficulty breathing.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia

Atranza 10mg capsule binds to the fusion protein and breaks down the protein, making the immature blood cells differentiate into mature white blood cells (WBC). This helps restore normal blood cell production and reduces the number of abnormal cells present in blood and bone marrow.

Take Atranza 10mg capsule as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking Atranza 10mg capsule if your doctor advises you to stop.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Difficulty in breathing Fever Coughing Dizziness Pain in chest and abdomen Severe headache Severe stomach pain that spread to back (the sign of pancreatitis) Dark lumpy makings on the skin Swelling in leg Double vision Ringing in the ear and headache Sudden migraine Common Hair loss Irregular heartbeat Joint pain Bone pain Skin rashes, itching, redness, inflammation Dryness in skin, mouth, nose Respiratory failure Unusual sweating Mood swings Numbness or tingling on hands or feet Constipation High levels of blood creatinine or blood fats

Inform your doctor about the side effect you are experiencing; your doctor may change the dosage of Atranza 10mg capsule or give you some additional medicine to reduce the side effects. Even though you didn't notice a change in your mood and, behavior, it is advised you inform your friends and family that this medicine could affect your mood and behavior. Discuss with your doctor about effective contraception methods to avoid getting pregnant. Women should take pregnancy tests every four months while under treatment. Notify your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while under treatment; your doctor will provide you with the right treatment. Do not consume other medications unless your doctor prescribes them.