Ethitrex

Composition for Ethitrex Products

Ethitrex Products are primarily used for

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis

About Ethitrex Products

Uses of Ethitrex Products

Methotrexate is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

Ethitrex Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Ethitrex are Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Increased liver enzymes, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Low blood platelets, Headache, Mouth ulcer, Decreased white blood cell count, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Throat ulcer, Dyspepsia, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Pneumonitis, Exanthema, Erythema (skin redness), Itching.

How Ethitrex Products work

Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by decreasing the activity of the 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.

Patient Concerns about Ethitrex Products

Frequently asked questions about Ethitrex Products

Frequently asked questions about Methotrexate

Q. Can Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet cause mouth ulcers?
Yes, Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with this medicine may help in reducing the ulcers. Ask your doctor if the dose can be reduced as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.
Q. Why do I have to take folic acid with Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet?
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.
Q. Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet?
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet and monitor you for side effects. You will need to regularly check your liver function and your blood counts (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets). Your doctor may also order additional tests depending on the results.
Q. Can Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet use make me more prone to infections?
Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet may decrease the activity of your immune system. As a result, you may develop serious infections. There have been rare reports which suggest occurrence of serious lung infections with Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet use. If you have an active infection, Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet should be used with extreme caution.
Q. Can Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet affect fertility?
Yes, Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet may affect fertility in both males and females. It may cause a decrease in sperm count in males and menstrual disturbances in females. No need to worry, these effects are reversible and disappear once the therapy is discontinued.
Q. What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet?
You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet. Also, it is advised that pregnancy should be further avoided for a minimum of 3 months after the therapy as it can lead to serious fetal abnormalities.

Products for Ethitrex

Ethitrex 7.5 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
85
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