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RETINOIDS

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

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TretinoinDoxycycline
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TretinoinOxytetracycline
Critical

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TretinoinDoxycycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Coadministration of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Doxycycline can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Doxycycline is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinOxytetracycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Co-administration of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Oxytetracycline can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri (caused by increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxytetracycline with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule is not recommended as it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and vision problems contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinMinocycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Co-administration of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Minocycline can increase the risk of side effects like pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain)

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Minocycline is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinDemeclocycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Combining Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Demeclocycline can increase the risk of side effects like pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain)

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Demeclocycline is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinTetracycline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Coadministration of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Tetracycline can increase the risk of pseudotumor cerebri(caused by increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Tetracycline is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinAcitretin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule may increase the risk or severity of hypervitaminosis A (too much vitamin A in the body), increased pressure in the brain, and injury of the liver, pancreas, or digestive tract.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Acitretin and Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you notice early signs and symptoms of hypervitaminosis A such as inflammation or bleeding of the gums or lips, dry, scaly, itchy, or red skin, hair loss, headache, dizziness, and nausea, contact a doctor immediately. Avoid or limit the consumption of additional vitamin A while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinIsotretinoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Taking Isotretinoin together with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule may increase the risk of hypervitaminosis A (excessive vitamin A-related effects).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as increased pressure in the brain (headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances) or liver damage (fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TretinoinTranexamic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Co-administration of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with tranexamic acid may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with tranexamic acid is not recommended due to its increased effects, however, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Using Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule together with Voriconazole may increase the blood levels of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headache, visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TretinoinAprotinin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule:
Co-administration of Aprotinin and Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule may increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule with Aprotinin can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms - chest pain, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in your arm or leg - contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tretinoin, peanuts, soya or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- if you are pregnant as it may harm the foetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- as it is excreted into breast milk and may harm the baby. You are advised to use effective contraceptive methods while using Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- to prevent pregnancy. Avoid taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- 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 Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- as it may contain sorbitol.

Side Effects of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule-

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

Directions for Use

Take Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- preferably with a meal or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

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Medicinal Benefits

Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- is a form of vitamin A that is primarily used to treat acute promyelocytic leukaemia (a type of blood problem). Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- 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.  

Uses of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule-

Acute promyelocytic leukaemia

About Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule-

Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids (similar to vitamin A). Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- 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. 

Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- 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 Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you need to take Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- 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 Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- 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 Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule-, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- if you are pregnant as it may harm the foetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- as it is excreted into breast milk and may harm the baby. Avoid taking Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- 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 Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule- as it may contain sorbitol.

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Therapeutic Class

RETINOIDS

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Side effects of Ematra Soft Gelatin Capsule
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Changes in kidney function need immediate medical attention.
  • Always monitor your blood pressure and inform your healthcare team if there are any sudden changes.
  • Take medicines as prescribed and eat a balanced diet suggested by your dietician for healthy kidney function.
  • Physical activity and exercise must be included in your daily routine to have proper kidney functioning and to maintain a healthy weight.
  • Get enough sleep to reduce the stress levels that have a direct impact on your kidney functioning.
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