Retinol (Vitamin A) (Retinol (Vitamin A))
Overview of Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinol (Vitamin A) is a fat soluble vitamin and it was the first fat soluble vitamin discovered. Vitamin A is essential for normal visual function, for healthy skin and for growth. May consist retinol or its esters, formed from edible fatty acids, principally acetic acid and palmitic acid. The major source of viatmin A is yellow and green leafy vegetable and yellow fruits, egg yolk, liver, kidney and fish. Retinol (Vitamin A) is included in many multivitamin preparations.
Indication of Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinol (Vitamin A) is primarily indicated in conditions like Adjunctive therapy without valproate, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Rsv infection, Skin diseases, To reduce degradation of pancreatic enzyme supplements, Vitamin deficiency, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Biliary cirrhosis, Cholestasis, Measles, Xerophthalmia.
Contraindication of Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinol (Vitamin A) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypervitaminosis,Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Retinol (Vitamin A)
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Retinol (Vitamin A), which give rise to further complications include Hair loss, Anorexia, Peeling & redness of skin.,Retinol (Vitamin A) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include intracranial pressure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Retinol (Vitamin A) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Retinol (Vitamin A) include redness o f skin.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Retinol (Vitamin A) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Irritability, Nausea, Vomiting, Hypersensitivity, Dry skin, Weight loss, Transient hydrocephalus, Hypercalcemia, Skin cracking, Hypervitaminosis.
Precautions of Retinol (Vitamin A)
Supervise prolonged daily administration over 25000 IU. Evaluate Vit.A intake from diet, fortified food & drugs. Excessive dose of vitamin A should be avoided during pregnancy. Use with caution in patients with renal impairments, renal dialysis