Folitrax 5 Tablet

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Composition FOR Folitrax 5mg Tablet

Methotrexate(5mg)

food interaction for Folitrax Tablet

alcohol interaction for Folitrax Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Folitrax Tablet

lactation interaction for Folitrax Tablet

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Folitrax 5 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 Folitrax 5 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Folitrax 5 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.
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Folitrax 5 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 Folitrax 5mg Tablet

Methotrexate(5mg)

Folitrax tablet uses

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

How folitrax tablet works

Folitrax 5 Tablet inhibits enzymes (dihydrofolate reductase), prevents cell division and leads to anti-inflammatory actions. Folitrax 5 Tablet kills cancer cells by preventing them from making DNA. Folitrax 5 Tablet can help control psoriasis by retarding the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation. Folitrax 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.

Common side effects of folitrax tablet

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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Folitrax Tablet

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Expert advice FOR Folitrax 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.
  • It may take from weeks to months for Methotrexate to work. Keep taking the medication as prescribed.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood test done to monitor your kidney function, liver function and level of blood cells in your blood.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.
  • It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after your last dose.

Frequently asked questions FOR Folitrax 5mg Tablet

Methotrexate

Q. Can Folitrax 5 Tablet cause mouth ulcers?
Yes, Folitrax 5 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 reduced as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.
Q. Why do I have to take folic acid with Folitrax 5 Tablet?
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Folitrax 5 Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Folitrax 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 Folitrax 5 Tablet?
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Folitrax 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.
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Q. Can Folitrax 5 Tablet use make me more prone to infections?
Folitrax 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 5 Tablet use. If you have an active infection, Folitrax 5 Tablet should be used with extreme caution.
Q. Can Folitrax 5 Tablet affect fertility?
Yes, Folitrax 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 Folitrax 5 Tablet?
You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Folitrax 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 20 June, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)