Duce 10mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Duce 10mg Tablet

Methotrexate(10mg)

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alcohol interaction for Duce Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Duce Tablet

lactation interaction for Duce Tablet

food
alcohol
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Duce 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Duce 10mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Duce 10mg 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.
UNSAFE
Duce 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Duce 10mg Tablet

Methotrexate(10mg)

Duce tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn’s disease.

How duce tablet works

Duce 10mg Tablet inhibits enzymes (dihydrofolate reductase), prevents cell division, and leads to anti-inflammatory actions. Duce 10mg Tablet kills cancer cells by preventing them from making DNA. Duce 10mg Tablet can help control psoriasis by retarding the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation. Duce 10mg 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 the intestine in Crohn's disease.

Common side effects of duce tablet

Nausea, Abdominal pain, Ulcerative stomatitis, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

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Expert advice FOR Duce Tablet

  • Drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated while taking this medication.
  • Take folic acid if advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of this medicine.
  • Methotrexate may take from weeks to months for Methotrexate to work. Keep taking the medication as prescribed.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function, liver function, and the level of blood cells in your blood.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Frequently asked questions FOR Duce 10mg Tablet

Methotrexate

Q. Can Duce 10mg Tablet cause mouth ulcers?
Yes, Duce 10mg Tablet can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with Duce 10mg 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 Duce 10mg Tablet?
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body, and Duce 10mg Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the side effects of Duce 10mg 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 Duce 10mg Tablet?
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Duce 10mg 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.
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Q. Can Duce 10mg Tablet use make me more prone to infections?
Duce 10mg 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 Duce 10mg Tablet. If you have an active infection, Duce 10mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution.
Q. Can Duce 10mg Tablet affect fertility?
Yes, Duce 10mg 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 Duce 10mg Tablet?
You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Duce 10mg 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 28 April, 2025, by Dr. Mekhala Chandra (MD, MBBS)