Mebatrin Cap

Drug Type:

Tretinoin is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic") chemotherapy drug. Tretinoin is classified as a "retinoid." (For more detail, see "How Tretinoin Works" section below).

• Tretinoin is used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL, APML).

Note: If a drug has been approved for one use, physicians sometimes elect to use this same drug for other problems if they believe it may be helpful.

• Tretinoin is given by mouth (in capsule form).
• One size capsule - 10mg, do not crush, chew or dissolve capsules. Protect from light.
• Take tretinoin with food.
• It also is used as a lotion (topical) for patients with acne and certain rashes.

The amount of tretinoin you will receive depends on many factors, including your height and weight, your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer you have. Your doctor will determine your dosage and schedule.

Important things to remember about Tretinoin side effects:

• Most people do not experience all of the Tretinoin side effects listed.
• Tretinoin side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset, duration, and severity.
• Tretinoin side effects will improve after treatment is complete.
• Tretinoin side effects may be quite manageable. There are many options to help minimize or prevent the side effects or tretinoin.
• There is no relationship between the presence or severity of tretinoin side effects and the effectiveness of the medication.