Hitrex 50mg Injection
Rs.48.90for 1 vial(s) (2 ml Injection each)
food interaction for Hitrex Injection
alcohol interaction for Hitrex Injection
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lactation interaction for Hitrex Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
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No interaction found/established
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Hitrex 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Hitrex 50mg Injection 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
Hitrex 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Hitrex 50mg Injection
Methotrexate(50mg)
Hitrex injection uses
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How hitrex injection works
Hitrex 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking an enzyme (dihydrofolate reductase) involved in DNA synthesis in cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.
Common side effects of hitrex injection
Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Tiredness, Mouth sore, Decreased white blood cell count
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Expert advice FOR Hitrex Injection
- Methotrexate helps treat various types of cancer such as blood cancer, bone cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer.
- Take it once a week, on the same day every week.
- Drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated while taking this medication.
- Always take folic acid as advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of this medicine.
- It may take 6 to 8 weeks for Methotrexate to work. Keep taking the medication as prescribed.
- 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.
- Your doctor may get regular blood test done to monitor your kidney function, liver function and level of blood cells in your blood.
Frequently asked questions FOR Hitrex 50mg Injection
Methotrexate
Q. Can Hitrex 50mg Injection cause mouth ulcers?
Yes, Hitrex 50mg Injection 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 Hitrex 50mg Injection?
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Hitrex 50mg Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Hitrex 50mg Injection 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 Hitrex 50mg Injection?
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Hitrex 50mg Injection 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.