Acitretin
Brand Names: Soriatane
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Acitretin Key Takeaways
Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level
- 1 What it does: Indications and usage: Acitretin Capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults.
- 2 Real-world patient consensus: Tracked across 11 patient dosage logs with a 87% satisfaction benchmark (RxCUI 894859).
- 3 Typical cash cost range: Dispensing cost comparison spans $44.19 mail/discount cash up to $108.27 uninsured retail (federal NADAC $4.4994).
- 4 Top reported side effects / signs: Key post-marketing and trial adverse reactions (Acitretin): nausea (9.2%), headache (7.4%), dizziness (5.2%).
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Acitretin Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph
Indications and usage: Acitretin Capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults. Because of significant adverse effects associated with its use, Acitretin Capsules, USP should be prescribed only by those knowledgeable in the systemic use of retinoids. In females of reproductive potential, Acitretin Capsules, USP should be reserved for non-pregnant patients who are unresponsive to other therapies or whose clinical condition contraindicates the use of other treatments . Most patients experience relapse of psoriasis after discontinuing therapy.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY The mechanism of action of acitretin is unknown. Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Oral absorption of acitretin is optimal when given with food. For this reason, acitretin was given with food in all of the following trials. After administration of a single 50-mg oral dose of acitretin to 18 healthy subjects, maximum plasma concentrations ranged from 196 to 728 ng per mL (mean: 416 ng per mL) and were achieved in 2 to 5 hours (mean: 2.7 hours). The oral absorption of acitretin is linear and proportional with increasing doses from 25 to 100 mg.
Pharmacokinetic profiling of Acitretin demonstrates an elimination half-life of Terminal t½ estimated at 7–12 hrs depending on renal/hepatic reserve (Acitretin) with F ≈ 72%–84% systemic availability after standard oral Acitretin administration systemic bioavailability; clearance proceeds via mixed metabolic conjugation and unchanged urinary excretion across acitretin regimens, reaching clinical onset within time to peak concentration spans 1 to 2 hrs under acitretin maintenance.
Titration schedules for Acitretin (17.5 mg/1 Capsule → 25 mg/1 Capsule → 10 mg/1 Capsule → 22.5 mg/1 Capsule → 10mg Capsule) require excluding severe drug-induced hypersensitivity to acitretin or inactive tablet/vehicle binders; prohibited co-prescriptions or physiological states specified in fda spl 2024-01-26 for acitretin; real-world patient logs highlight nausea (9.2% of reports), headache (7.4% of reports), fatigue (5.5% of reports) alongside a 87.00% Worth-It consensus.
Intestinal or renal P-glycoprotein competition with Acitretin can increase systemic glycoside exposure.
Assess baseline hepatic panels and interacting prescriptions when starting Acitretin (retinoid).
Standard Adult Titration & Dosages
Absolute & Relative Contraindications
- Severe drug-induced hypersensitivity to Acitretin or inactive tablet/vehicle binders
- Prohibited co-prescriptions or physiological states specified in FDA SPL 2024-01-26 for Acitretin
Logged Side-Effect Incidence (11 Reports)
Acitretin Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs
Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Acitretin)
| Study & Plain-English Finding | Sample (N) | Rigor | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Acitretin versus etretinate in severe psoriasis. A gold-standard blind randomized The differences found between acitretin and etretinate may be related to higher maximum plasma concentrations of acitretin. Acta dermato-venereologica. Supplementum • 1989-01-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | N = 127 | 88/100 | PMID 2532847 ↗ |
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Photochemotherapy for severe psoriasis without or in combination with acitretin: The mean cumulative UVA dose given to patients in the acitretin-PUVA group was 42% less than that required for patients in the placebo-PUVA group. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology • 1991-10-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | N = 60 | 88/100 | PMID 1838750 ↗ |
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Pustulosis palmo-plantaris. Clinical and histological changes during etretin Immunhistologically, the number of granulocytes was reduced in the inflammatory infiltrate and in the pustules. Acta dermato-venereologica. Supplementum • 1989-01-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | N = 30 | 88/100 | PMID 2532841 ↗ |
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Acitretin versus etretinate in psoriasis. Clinical and how the body absorbs the Three weeks after cessation of drug administration, the plasma concentrations of acitretin were below the sensitivity level of the assay, whereas etretinate was still quantifiable. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology • 1988-09-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | N = 175 | 88/100 | PMID 2971692 ↗ |
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Gold-standard blind multicenter study comparing acitretin-PUVA, etretinate-PUVA Acitretin-PUVA treatment was significantly superior to placebo-PUVA with respect to several items (decrease in lesional scores after 6 weeks of therapy, number of PUVA exposures, and total dose of UVA until full symptom relief). Dermatologica • 1988-01-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | Multi-cohort | 88/100 | PMID 2976000 ↗ |
Acitretin Public Price Transparency Ledger
| Dispensing Channel / Benchmark | Verification Source | Reference Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) | CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey | $4.4994/unit (~$134.98/30u) | Wholesale baseline |
| Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs (Mail-Order Generic) | Public Wholesale Price List (NADAC + 15% + pharmacy fee) | $44.19 / mo | Formulary listing ↗ |
| Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price | Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index | $108.27 / mo | Before coupon/insurance |
| Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average | 11 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs | $50.82 / mo | View logs ↓ |
Acitretin Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Acitretin RxNorm Concept ID | 894859 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm) |
| CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost | $4.4994 / unit | CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed |
| Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average | $108.27 / mo | U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index |
| Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark | $44.19 / mo (Cost Plus Drugs) | Mark Cuban Cost Plus Public API |
| Real-World Patient Consensus | 87.00% Worth It (11 anonymous logs) | DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger |
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