Meditrex
Meditrex Products are primarily used for
Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis
About Meditrex Products
Uses of Meditrex Products
Methotrexate is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Meditrex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Meditrex 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 Meditrex 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 Meditrex Products
Frequently asked questions about Meditrex Products
Frequently asked questions about Methotrexate
Q. Can Meditrex 5 Tablet cause mouth ulcers?
Yes, Meditrex 5 Tablet can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with Meditrex 5 Tablet 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 Meditrex 5 Tablet?
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body, and Meditrex 5 Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the side effects of Meditrex 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 Meditrex 5 Tablet?
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Meditrex 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 Meditrex 5 Tablet use make me more prone to infections?
Meditrex 5 Tablet may decrease the activity of your immune system. As a result, you may develop serious infections. There have been rare reports that suggest the occurrence of serious lung infections with the use of Meditrex 5 Tablet. If you have an active infection, Meditrex 5 Tablet should be used with extreme caution.
Q. Can Meditrex 5 Tablet affect fertility?
Yes, Meditrex 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 Meditrex 5 Tablet?
You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Meditrex 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 Meditrex
Meditrex 5 Tablet
strip of 4 tablets
MRP
₹39.56
Meditrex 10mg Tablet
strip of 4 tablets
MRP
₹55.77
Meditrex 7.5mg Tablet
strip of 4 tablets
MRP
₹64.32
Meditrex 2.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹55.75
Meditrex 7.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹135.03
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