Meditrex 20mg Tablet

Description

Uses

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
• Certain autoimmune and inflammatory disorders
• Certain cancers, under specialist supervision
• Other conditions as specifically prescribed by a doctor

Benefits

• Helps reduce excessive immune-system activity
• Reduces inflammation in autoimmune conditions
• Helps control symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis
• Can slow disease progression in certain inflammatory disorders
• Has anti-cancer activity in specific chemotherapy regimens

How Meditrex Works

Methotrexate interferes with folate-dependent cellular processes, reducing the activity and multiplication of certain immune cells.

At higher doses, it can inhibit the growth of rapidly dividing cancer cells. The way it works and the dose required depend on the condition being treated.

Dosage & How to Use

Take Meditrex 20mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet with water.
• For many inflammatory conditions, methotrexate is taken once a week on a specific day.
• Never take it daily unless your specialist has specifically prescribed a daily regimen for a particular medical indication.
• Do not change the dose or frequency yourself.
• Your doctor may prescribe folic acid separately to reduce certain side effects.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth ulcers
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Hair thinning

Serious side effects can include:

• Liver damage
• Kidney problems
• Low blood-cell counts
• Serious infections
• Lung inflammation
• Severe skin reactions
• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Seek urgent medical attention for difficulty breathing, persistent cough, severe mouth ulcers, unusual bleeding/bruising, high fever, yellowing of the skin/eyes, or severe weakness.

Precautions

Methotrexate requires regular medical monitoring.

Tell your doctor if you have:

• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Blood disorders
• Active infections
• Lung disease
• Stomach or intestinal problems
• A history of excessive alcohol use