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Overview
Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection is a prescription-based medicine primarily used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It mainly helps to stop further damage to joints and reduces inflammation. This medicine is also used to treat psoriasis, Crohn's disease, and certain types of cancer such as acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), meningeal leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, osteosarcoma, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, breast cancer, and head and neck cancer.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer Medicines
Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer, and severe forms of a skin disease known as psoriasis. The active ingredient of Methotex is Methotrexate, which belongs to the drug class of antimetabolites. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional subcutaneously. Methotex Injection works by eradicating any type of inflammation in the human body. In this way, it prevents the infection from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor. This depends on the type of disease being treated. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and the body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Methotex Injection are mentioned below:
Rash
Hairloss
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Photosensitivity
Low WBC and platelet count
Serious side effects are:
Chest pain
Allergic reactions
Muscle weakness
Spitting or coughing blood
Weakness on one side of the body
Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection is a prescription-based drug used in treating Arthritis, Cancer, and Severe skin disorders. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection treats different types of diseases and works differently while treating them. It acts as an immunosuppressant while treating Rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. It means this medicine reduces the activity of the body's immune system for autoimmune disorders. It decreases swelling, pain, and stiffness in the body and works on improving function. In the case of Psoriasis, it slows down the growth of skin cells. While treating Cancer, it inhibits the multiplication of cancer cells by blocking the activity of a specific enzyme that is responsible for making new cells.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with Methotex is not known. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Methotex 1 gm/40ml Injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated while taking this medicine, as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects observed after taking Methotex.
It is advised to use effective birth control methods to avoid pregnancy. Some hepatitis drugs can cause birth defects, miscarriage, or death to an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
It is advised to tell your doctor about all medicines (multivitamins, herbal supplements) you're taking currently before starting your course with Methotex medicines. There are chances that many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Yes, there are chances that this drug may affect fertility in both genders. It may reduce sperm count in males and disturb the menstrual cycle in females. These effects are reversible and disappear after discontinuing the medicine.
It is important to go for regular blood tests as it helps the doctor to examine the response of the body after taking Methotex Injection. Keeping a check on liver function and blood count helps to maintain normal functioning of the body.
The duration and dosage of the medicine are decided by the healthcare professional. This medicine will be taken by the patient until their disease condition is treated.
A person should take a well-balanced diet, along with all other prescribed medications, such as supplements, if prescribed by the doctor. Get adequate sleep for proper recovery of the body, go for walks, and practice meditation.
Common side effects after taking Methotex are hair loss, photosensitivity, rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, decreased WBC and platelet count, dizziness, tiredness, fever, shivering, and blurred vision. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer period and are causing severe health problems.