Ves Atra Capsule

Ves Atra Capsule is an antineoplastic agent containing Tretinoin as its active ingredient. It belongs to the retinoid class of medications, which are structurally related to vitamin A. This medicine is indicated for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukaemia, where it functions to slow the proliferation of abnormal blood cells.

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to Tretinoin or any other component of the formulation. Avoid concurrent use with vitamin A, tetracyclines, or other retinoids such as Isotretinoin, Acitretin, or Tazarotene. This medicine contains soya bean oil; patients with peanut or soya allergy should avoid use.

Inform your doctor of any existing mental health conditions, including depression, mood disturbances, or aggressive behaviour, as Tretinoin may influence mood. Disclose all other health conditions before commencing treatment.

If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, notify your healthcare provider before taking this medicine. Effective contraception is required during treatment. Pregnancy should be avoided for at least one month after stopping this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you have an allergy or intolerance to sugars, as this medicine contains sorbitol.

Limited safety and efficacy data exist for paediatric use. Contact your doctor for additional information regarding use in children.

Report to your doctor immediately if you experience fever, chest or back pain, or difficulty breathing.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia

Tretinoin 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 Ves Atra 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 Ves Atra 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 Ves Atra 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 preganat while under treatment; your doctor will provide you with the right treatment. Do not consume other medications unless your doctor prescribes them.