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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

About Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's

Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids (similar to vitamin A). Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's is used to treat acute promyelocytic leukaemia (a type of blood problem). Acute promyelocytic leukaemia is a blood cancer that causes a marked increase in a type of immature white blood cells known as promyelocytes in the blood and bone marrow. 

Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's contains Tretinoin, a form of vitamin A that works by reducing the excessive production of abnormal blood cells and stimulates the growth of normal, mature cells in blood and bone marrow. Thus, helps in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukaemia.

Take Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you need to take Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dizziness, headache, feeling tired, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, hair loss, bone or joint pain, dry skin and changes in eyesight or hearing. Most of these side effects of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Tretinoin, peanuts, soya or any other ingredients in Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's if you are pregnant as it may harm the foetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's as it is excreted into breast milk and may harm the baby. Avoid taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's if you are taking other retinoid medicines (acitretin, tazarotene, isotretinoin), vitamin A and tetracyclines (antibiotics). If you are allergic to any sugars, please inform your doctor before taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's as it may contain sorbitol.

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Composition

TRETINOIN-10MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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Uses of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's

Acute promyelocytic leukaemia

Medicinal Benefits

Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's is a form of vitamin A that is primarily used to treat acute promyelocytic leukaemia (a type of blood problem). Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's reduces the excessive production of abnormal blood cells and stimulates the growth of normal, mature cells in blood and bone marrow. Thus, helps in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukaemia.  

Side Effects of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Feeling tired
  • Stomach pain
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Hair loss
  • Bone or joint pain
  • Dry skin
  • Changes in eyesight or hearing

Directions for Use

Take Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's preferably with a meal or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tretinoin, peanuts, soya or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's if you are pregnant as it may harm the foetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's as it is excreted into breast milk and may harm the baby. You are advised to use effective contraceptive methods while using Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's to prevent pregnancy. Avoid taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's if you are taking other retinoid medicines (acitretin, tazarotene, isotretinoin), vitamin A and tetracyclines (antibiotics). If you are allergic to any sugars, please inform your doctor before taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's as it may contain sorbitol.

Therapeutic Class

RETINOIDS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TretinoinTetracycline
Critical
TretinoinOxytetracycline
Critical

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TretinoinTetracycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Coadministration of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Tetracycline can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri(caused by increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Tetracycline is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinOxytetracycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Co-administration of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Oxytetracycline can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri (caused by increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxytetracycline with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's is not recommended as it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and vision problems contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinMinocycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Co-administration of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Minocycline can increase the risk of side effects like pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain)

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Minocycline is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinDoxycycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Coadministration of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Doxycycline can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Doxycycline is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinDemeclocycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Combining Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Demeclocycline can increase the risk of side effects like pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain)

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Demeclocycline is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Co-administration of leflunomide and Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's and leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinBexarotene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Bexarotene may increase the risk of pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's and Bexarotene, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you're having symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or pain in your upper abdomen, contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinAcitretin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's may increase the risk or severity of hypervitaminosis A (too much vitamin A in the body), increased pressure in the brain, and injury of the liver, pancreas, or digestive tract.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Acitretin and Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you notice early signs and symptoms of hypervitaminosis A such as inflammation or bleeding of the gums or lips, dry, scaly, itchy, or red skin, hair loss, headache, dizziness, and nausea, contact a doctor immediately. Avoid or limit the consumption of additional vitamin A while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Using Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's together with Voriconazole may increase the blood levels of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headache, visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinAprotinin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's:
Co-administration of Aprotinin and Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's with Aprotinin can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - chest pain, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg - contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • VITAMIN A
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • POSACONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAPAMIL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • APROTININ
  • AMINOCAPROIC ACID
  • TRANEXAMIC ACID

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat 5 portions of vegetables and fruits in a day.
  • Reduce the intake of salt and fat.
  • Regular exercise may help to reduce depression and excessive tiredness after treatment.
  • Start with gentle walking and once your white blood cell count comes back to normal, you can go swimming.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's may affect your mood and behaviour. Therefore, you are recommended to inform your family and friends that you are taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's so that they may notice any changes and help you identify problems that are needed to be discussed with your doctor.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL): It is a blood cancer that causes a marked increase in a type of immature white blood cells known as promyelocytes in the blood and bone marrow. The symptoms of APL include blood in the urine, nosebleeds, loss of appetite, extreme tiredness, unexplained bruising or excessive bleeding from small cuts.

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