Zoratame 10 mg Capsule

Zoratame 10 mg Capsule is an oral prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of acitretin in each capsule. Acitretin is a retinoid, or vitamin A-like medicine, used for severe skin conditions such as psoriasis when other treatments have not worked well enough. Zoratame 10 mg Capsule helps slow the overgrowth of skin cells and reduce thick, scaly plaques.

How it works: Acitretin works by normalizing the way skin cells grow and shed, which can help calm scaling and thickening in psoriasis. As a capsule, Zoratame 10 mg Capsule delivers the medicine by mouth so it can work throughout the body rather than only on the skin surface.

This 10 mg capsule is the lower single-capsule strength in the Zoratame line, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting amount or needs to fine-tune the dose. Because acitretin dosing is individualized, Zoratame 10 mg Capsule may be used alone or as part of a doctor-directed regimen based on response and side effects.

• Severe plaque psoriasis
• Other severe forms of psoriasis
• Keratinization disorders as prescribed by a specialist
• Doctor-directed retinoid therapy for stubborn scaly skin disease

• Swallow Zoratame 10 mg Capsule whole with a meal or milk, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or schedule on your own.
• Do not crush, open, or chew the capsule.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are using it daily.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions rather than doubling up.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor specifically says it is safe, because it can affect how acitretin behaves in the body.

Each Zoratame 10 mg Capsule provides 10 mg of acitretin per capsule. The number of times it is taken per day and the total daily dose are decided by the doctor based on the condition being treated, body response, and side effects; many patients take it once daily, but the exact schedule is individualized. Do not take more than prescribed, because acitretin dosing must be carefully adjusted and higher doses can raise the risk of side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Acitretin may include:

• Dry lips and dry mouth
• Dry skin and peeling
• Itchy skin
• Nose dryness or nosebleeds
• Headache
• Hair thinning
• Mild eye irritation or contact lens discomfort

• Zoratame 10 mg Capsule can cause serious birth defects; it must not be used during pregnancy and requires strict pregnancy prevention rules for people who can become pregnant.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for the time period your doctor specifies after stopping, because alcohol can increase the risk of a long-lasting retinoid byproduct in the body.
• Do not donate blood while taking acitretin and for the required period after treatment ends.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, or high triglycerides.
• This medicine can make skin and eyes more sensitive and very dry, so use moisturizers, lip balm, and eye lubrication if recommended.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks that need clear vision if you notice blurred vision or night-vision problems.
• Avoid taking vitamin A supplements or other retinoids unless your doctor approves them.

• Vitamin A supplements or multivitamins containing vitamin A
• Tetracycline antibiotics
• Methotrexate
• Phenytoin and other medicines that may affect liver enzymes
• Alcohol

Store Zoratame 10 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.