Folitrax 20mg Injection 1ml

Name: Folitrax 20mg Injection 1ml
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION

FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION contains Methotrexate,
which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimetabolites.
FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION is used to manage active rheumatoid arthritis in
adults. It is also used to manage polyarthritic forms (characterized by
the involvement of five or more joints), which are severe, active, and
idiopathic in nature and affect young people (Juvenile Idiopathic
Arthritis, or JIA). FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION is also used to manage
psoriasis.

In addition, FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION is also used to
manage Crohn’s disease and various cancers such as acute lymphocytic
lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, breast cancer, cervical cancer,
bladder cancer, etc.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and
inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks
healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful
swelling) in the affected parts of the body. Psoriasis is a skin
condition characterized by itchy scales that is not responsive to
conventional managements such as phototherapy and retinoids. Crohn’s
disease is an inflammatory disease affecting the intestine.

Before
getting FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION administered, it is recommended to
inform the doctor about your medical and family history, including the
list of medicines (prescription, non-prescription medicines, and herbal
medicines) that are being taken, before receiving FOLITRAX 20MG
INJECTION.

Also, FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION is not recommended for
children less than the age of 3, pregnant and nursing women, women
planning pregnancy, those who drink huge amounts of alcohol, and
patients suffering from liver and kidney impairment.

Caution must
be exercised by patients suffering from lung disorders, blood
disorders, and gastric disorders before receiving FOLITRAX 20MG
INJECTION. Care must be taken to avoid taking products containing
caffeine, such as black tea, coffee, and cold drinks, while receiving
FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION.

The common side effects that can be
experienced after receiving FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION are headache,
nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and altered levels of blood cells. Consult a
doctor if any of the above side effects worsen after receiving FOLITRAX
20MG INJECTION.

USES OF FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION

It is used to manage:

active rheumatoid arthritis (adults)

severe arthritis occurring due to unknown reasons (idiopathic and juvenile, which is non-responsive to conventional painkillers)

psoriasis

Crohn’s disease

polyarthritic forms

cancer
(acute lymphocytic lymphoma, meningeal leukemia) (a type of cancer of
white blood cells in the ovary, breast, cervix, lungs, bones, and
bladder

HOW FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION WORKS

FOLITRAX
20MG INJECTION contains Methotrexate, a disease-modifying antirheumatic
drug (DMARDs) which interferes with the growth of those cells in the
body that reproduce quickly. As a result, the growth of those cells gets
retarded, thus serving as an anti-tumour agent. Also, FOLITRAX 20MG
INJECTION decreases the undesired reactions of the body’s own
immune-defense mechanism, thereby working as an effective
immunosuppressant. In addition, it also exhibits anti-inflammatory
effects, thereby reducing pain, swelling, and redness. As a result,
FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION manages the symptoms associated with diseases
such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FOLITRAX 20MG INJECTION

COMMON

loss of appetite
nausea
vomiting
stomach pain
inflammation and ulcers in the mouth and throat
increase in the level of liver enzymes
decreased count of white and red blood cells
decreased count of platelets
headache
tiredness
drowsiness
inflammation of the lungs along with the production of a dry, non-productive cough and shortness of breath
fever
diarrhea (frequent loose stools)
development of itching, rash, and reddening of the skin
decreased resistance to infection