CA Atra 10mg capsule is an antineoplastic drug with an active ingredient called Tretinoin. It belongs to the medication class known as retinoids, similar to vitamin A. It is used to treat a kind of blood issue called acute promyelocytic leukemia which slow down the growth of diseased blood cells.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Tretinoin or any of the other substances of this medicine if you take other medicine like vitamin A, tetracyclines, or retinoids (Isotretinoin, Acitretin, Tazarotene). Avoid taking peanuts and soya, as this medicine contains soya bean oil. Talk to your doctor if you have other health conditions or ever had or have mental health problems like depression, mood change, or aggressive behavior because taking this medicine may affect your mood.
Before taking this medicine, inform your healthcare professional if you are planning to get pregnant or pregnant or breastfeeding. Should not get pregnant even after stopping the medicine for one month. Use effective contraception. Notify your doctor if you are allergic or intolerant to some sugar, as this medicine contains sorbitol. There is limited information available on the use of this medicine in children. Contact your doctor for more information. Report to your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects such as fever, chest or back pain, difficulty breathing, or fever.