Folitrax 7.5 mg (Methotrexate)

What is Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet?

Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as breasts, head, neck, lungs, blood, bone, lymph, and uterus. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, severe and uncontrolled psoriasis, and Crohn’s disease.

Folitrax 7.5 tablets may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking too much of it can cause serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

How Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet Works

Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet inhibits enzymes (dihydrofolate reductase). Prevents cell division and leads to anti-inflammatory actions. Folitrax 7.5 Tablet kills cancer cells by preventing them from making DNA. This Tablet can help control psoriasis by retarding the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation. Folitrax 7.5 Tablet may treat rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing the immune system. Preventing it from attacking the body’s cells. This helps reduce the inflammation that causes swollen and stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis, or damage to bowel in Crohn’s disease.

How To Use Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Folitrax 7.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Cancer

Folitrax 7.5 Tablet works by slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body. It is used to treat a wide range of cancers such as acute leukemias, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and solid tumors found in breast, lung, bladder, head and neck as well as cervical, ovarian and testicular cancer. That may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Folitrax 7.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites. It may be use to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis. If other treatments have already been tried and have not work. It is not a first-line treatment. That works by reducing the body’s immune system, this decreases swelling, reduces pain, stiffness, and improves function. Take it exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more than you should. It may take several months to become fully effective.

In Treatment of Psoriasis

Folitrax 7.5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites. It may be use to treat severe psoriasis when other treatments have not work. Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly. Folitrax 7.5 Tablet works by killing these fast-growing cells. It is potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. DO NOT take more than you should. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

In Treatment of Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen. Folitrax 7.5 Tablet helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.

Side Effects Of Folitrax Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Folitrax

• Ulcerative stomatitis
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Increased liver enzymes
• Hair loss
• Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Warning

Pregnancy

Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding

Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet may be need. 

Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advise while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take a Folitrax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Can Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet cause mouth ulcers?

Yes, Folitrax 7.5mg 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 reduce as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.

2. Why do I have to take folic acid with Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet?

Folic acid is require to make new cells in the body and Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.

3. Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Folitrax 7.5 mg Tablet?

Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Folitrax 7.5mg 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.

4. Can Folitrax 7.5 Tablet use make me more prone to infections?

Folitrax 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 Folitrax 7.5 Tablet use. If you have an active infection, Folitrax 7.5mg Tablet should be use with extreme caution.