Asset Capsule 25mg

About Asset Capsule 25mg

Asset Capsule 25mg Uses

• Severe plaque psoriasis not controlled with topical treatment
• Pustular psoriasis, including generalized and localized forms
• Palmoplantar keratoderma affecting the palms and soles
• Erythrodermic psoriasis under specialist supervision
• Darier disease and severe congenital ichthyosis
• Resistant cases of lichen planus

Asset Capsule 25mg Benefits

• Reduces skin scaling, thickness and redness over weeks of use
• Normalizes abnormal skin cell growth in chronic psoriasis
• Improves treatment response when combined with phototherapy
• Offers an option for patients unresponsive to topical therapy
• Helps achieve longer symptom free periods in stable psoriasis

What Experts Say

Dermatologists prescribe systemic retinoid capsules like this one for patients with severe, treatment resistant plaque psoriasis, pustular psoriasis or palmoplantar keratoderma unresponsive to topical therapy alone. Acitretin normalizes abnormal skin cell turnover, reducing scaling, redness and thickness over weeks of consistent use.

Because Acitretin carries a documented risk of severe birth defects, physicians insist on strict pregnancy prevention during treatment and for three years after the last dose, since alcohol can convert Acitretin into etretinate, a longer acting teratogenic metabolite. Liver function tests and a fasting lipid profile are advised before starting therapy and periodically during treatment, since raised liver enzymes and triglycerides are common effects.

Doctors usually start therapy at a low dose and titrate upward gradually based on response and tolerability, since higher doses raise the likelihood of dryness related effects like cracked lips and skin peeling. Combining a systemic retinoid with narrowband UVB phototherapy helps patients who need faster clearance of stubborn plaques.

Drug Class

• Systemic retinoid, second generation vitamin A derivative

Asset Capsule 25mg formula

• Acitretin

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Asset Capsule 25mg?

• Take Asset Capsule 25mg once daily, exactly as prescribed by your dermatologist
• Swallow the capsule whole with a full glass of water
• Take with the main meal of the day to improve absorption
• Do not stop treatment suddenly without consulting your doctor
• Attend scheduled blood tests for liver and lipid monitoring during treatment

Drug Interactions

• Methotrexate: Increases the risk of liver toxicity when combined with Acitretin
• Vitamin A Supplements: Additive toxicity risk; avoid extra Vitamin A during treatment
• Tetracycline Antibiotics: Combined use raises the risk of increased pressure inside the skull
• Progestin Only Contraceptives: Acitretin may reduce their effectiveness; a barrier or combined method is preferred
• Phenytoin: Acitretin can alter its protein binding, affecting seizure control
• Alcohol: Converts Acitretin into a longer acting teratogenic compound and must be avoided

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Causes severe birth defects; effective contraception is required during treatment and for at least three years after stopping
• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol completely during treatment and for two months after, since it can form a longer acting teratogenic metabolite
• Liver Function: Regular liver function tests are needed since Acitretin can raise liver enzymes
• Lipid Levels: Can raise triglycerides and cholesterol, requiring periodic blood lipid monitoring
• Vision Changes: May cause night blindness or dry eyes; report any visual changes to your doctor
• Bone Health: Long term use may affect bone density in some patients
• Blood Donation: Do not donate blood during treatment and for three years afterward

Asset Capsule 25mg Side Effects

• Dry and cracked lips
• Dry skin and itching
• Hair thinning
• Dry eyes and reduced tolerance to contact lenses
• Nosebleeds due to dry nasal lining
• Peeling of palms and soles
• Joint or muscle aches
• Raised liver enzymes
• Raised triglycerides and cholesterol

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep the capsules in their original blister pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack