Folitrax 20 mg Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Uses of Folitrax 20 mg Tablet:
Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis
Composition of Folitrax 20 mg Tablet:
Methotrexate 20mg
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229.55
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Uses
Methotrexate is generally used in treatment of psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
Side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Increased liver enzymes
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Methotrexate, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Methotrexate is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by decreasing the activity of body's immune system. This decreases swelling, reduces pain and stiffness, and improves function. In psoriasis, it works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Methotrexate a steroid/ chemotherapy/ disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD)/ non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
Methotrexate is not a steroid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of different types of cancer and it is also a disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) used in the treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis
Q. Is Methotrexate safe for psoriasis?
Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites used to treat severe, uncontrolled psoriasis. Methotrexate is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Methotrexate safe/ How long can I take Methotrexate for?
Methotrexate is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Methotrexate a narcotic/ biologic drug?
No. Methotrexate is not a narcotic drug/ biologic drug
Q. Does Methotrexate cause weight gain/ weight loss/ fatigue/ diarrhea/ acne/ mood swings/ nausea/ infertility?
Methotrexate may cause side effects such as fatigue, diarrhea, acne, mood swings, nausea, and infertility. But it has no known effect on weight gain/ weight loss
Q. Does Methotrexate cause cancer?
Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It is used for the treatment of wide range of cancer and tumors. However it may increase the risk of secondary malignancies such as melanoma and other cancers.
Methotrexate is not a steroid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is a chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of different types of cancer and it is also a disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) used in the treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis
Q. Is Methotrexate safe for psoriasis?
Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites used to treat severe, uncontrolled psoriasis. Methotrexate is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Methotrexate safe/ How long can I take Methotrexate for?
Methotrexate is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Is Methotrexate a narcotic/ biologic drug?
No. Methotrexate is not a narcotic drug/ biologic drug
Q. Does Methotrexate cause weight gain/ weight loss/ fatigue/ diarrhea/ acne/ mood swings/ nausea/ infertility?
Methotrexate may cause side effects such as fatigue, diarrhea, acne, mood swings, nausea, and infertility. But it has no known effect on weight gain/ weight loss
Q. Does Methotrexate cause cancer?
Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It is used for the treatment of wide range of cancer and tumors. However it may increase the risk of secondary malignancies such as melanoma and other cancers.
Expert Advice
- It reduces inflammation in the joints which helps decrease swelling, pain, stiffness & reduces irreversible joint damage.Take it once a week on the same day every week.Always take folic acid as advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of Methotrexate.It takes 6 to 8 weeks for Methotrexate to work. It is important to keep taking the medication.Have your blood tested every 4 to 8 weeks. This is important to make sure Methotrexate isn’t harming your liver or blood counts.Avoid alcohol when taking Methotrexate.Can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Methotrexate.
Product Details
SKU: PC-64794
Product Description: Folitrax 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Folitrax 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
