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Soriatane Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Soriatane Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

SORIATANE® (acitretin)  Structural Formula Illustration

Soriatane is indicated for the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults. Because of significant adverse effects associated with its use, Soriatane should be prescribed only by those knowledgeable in the systemic use of retinoids. In females of reproductive potential, Soriatane should be reserved for non-pregnant patients who are unresponsive to other therapies or whose clinical condition contraindicates the use of other treatments (see boxed CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS Soriatane can cause severe birth defects).

Most patients experience relapse of psoriasis...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Soriatane Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using acitretin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • blurred vision, headache or pain behind your eyes, sometimes with vomiting;
  • sudden decrease in night vision;
  • depressed mood, aggression, unusual thoughts or behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself;
  • chest pain or heavy feeling, spreading to the arm or shoulder, sweating, shortnes...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Soriatane Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is a retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin disorders in adults.

HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using acitretin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Read and complete the Patient Agreement and Informed Consent document before taking this drug.

Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually once a day with your main meal.

The dosage is based on your med...

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What is Soriatane Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Soriatane - User Reviews

Soriatane User Reviews

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Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

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