For optimal results, take this capsule with meals at consistent times daily to maintain steady medication levels. Clinical improvement may require several weeks of continuous treatment – maintain regular dosing even if immediate effects aren’t apparent. Never exceed prescribed dosages as this won’t accelerate results but may intensify adverse reactions.
Common treatment-related effects include cephalalgia, pyrexia, xeroderma, and cutaneous eruptions. These typically subside with continued use as your system adapts. Should symptoms persist or cause discomfort, consult your prescribing physician about potential dosage adjustments. Serious complications occur infrequently.
Photosensitivity represents a notable consideration – minimize direct sun exposure during therapy. Maintain hydration and use appropriate moisturizers to counteract potential xerostomia, cheilitis, and ocular dryness. The medication may increase cutaneous fragility; therefore, avoid depilatory waxing and laser procedures throughout treatment. This teratogenic agent requires strict contraception – confirm pregnancy status before initiation and maintain reliable birth control during therapy.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
- Management of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)
CLINICAL BENEFITS
In hematologic malignancies
ADVERSE EFFECTS PROFILE
Frequently observed reactions
- Cutaneous erythema
- Cephalalgia
- Febrile episodes
- Xeroderma
- Ostealgia
- Dermatologic eruptions
- Visual disturbances
- Alopecia
- Hyperhidrosis
- Mucositis
- Localized discomfort
- Dermal irritation
- Pharyngeal pain
- Xerosis
- Desquamation
ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES
PHARMACODYNAMICS
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