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.

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.  

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

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.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, rifampicin, tetracyclines), vitamin A, retinoids, low-dose progestogens, antifungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, fluconazole), corticosteroids (dexamethasone, prednisolone), anticonvulsants (phenobarbital), anti-HIV medicines (saquinavir, ritonavir), heart-related medicines (diltiazem, verapamil), drugs for stomach ulcers (cimetidine), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin) and medicines to reduce bleeding (aprotinin, aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acid).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have ever had any mental health problems including mood changes, depression or aggressive tendencies, inform your doctor before taking Ca Retrans Softgel Capsule 100's.

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

• 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.

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.

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.