Neotrexate Injection
food interaction for Neotrexate Injection
alcohol interaction for Neotrexate Injection
pregnancy interaction for Neotrexate Injection
lactation interaction for Neotrexate Injection
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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Neotrexate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Neotrexate 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
Neotrexate Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Neotrexate 50mg Injection
Methotrexate(50mg)
Neotrexate injection uses
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How neotrexate injection works
Neotrexate 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 neotrexate injection
Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Tiredness, Mouth sore, Decreased white blood cell count
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Expert advice FOR Neotrexate 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 Neotrexate 50mg Injection
Methotrexate
Q. Can Neotrexate Injection cause mouth ulcers?
Yes, Neotrexate 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 Neotrexate Injection?
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Neotrexate Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Neotrexate 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 Neotrexate Injection?
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Neotrexate 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.