Caditrex 50mg Injection

Introduction to Caditrex 50mg Injection

Caditrex 50mg Injection must be administered by a healthcare professional and should not be selfadministered Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage and frequency of administration based on your specific condition It is important to follow your doctors instructions carefully as taking the medication incorrectly or in excessive amounts can result in severe side effects It may take some time before you start to notice the benefits of the medication and it is crucial that you do not stop taking it unless instructed by your doctor It is advisable to avoid consuming alcohol while on this medication as it can increase the risk of liver damage Common side effects of Caditrex 50mg Injection include nausea vomiting loss of appetite abdominal pain tiredness and mouth sores Your doctor may recommend taking folic acid to help alleviate some of these side effects If these side effects persist or worsen it is important to inform your doctor There may be ways to prevent or reduce these side effects Caditrex 50mg Injection is a potent medication and certain individuals may experience serious side effects while taking it It may weaken your immune system leading to an increased susceptibility to infections as well as potential complications involving your blood liver or kidneys Regular blood tests will be scheduled by your doctor to monitor these potential issues Before taking Caditrex 50mg Injection inform your doctor if you have any stomach liver or kidney problems or if you are currently taking any medications for infections It is important to disclose all medications you are currently using as they may interact with Caditrex 50mg Injection This medication is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding as it may harm the baby It is advised that you and your partner avoid pregnancy for several months after completing treatment with Caditrex 50mg Injection Your doctor may conduct various tests such as blood tests Xrays and physical examinations before and during your treatment with this medication

Related Faqs

Why do I have to take folic acid with Folitrax?

Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Folitrax decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Folitrax such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.

What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Folitrax?

You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Folitrax. 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.

Can Folitrax affect fertility?

Yes, Folitrax 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.

Can Folitrax use make me more prone to infections?

Folitrax 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 use. If you have an active infection, Folitrax should be used with extreme caution.

Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Folitrax?

Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Folitrax 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.

Can Folitrax cause mouth ulcers?

Yes, Folitrax 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.

Written By:

DRx. Anchal Kumar VermaMaster of Pharmacy

Published At: Oct 19, 2023

Updated At: Sep 19, 2024

Reviewed By:

DRx Ashwani SinghMaster in Pharmacy

Published At: Oct 19, 2023

Updated At: Sep 19, 2024

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Caditrex 50mg Injection

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Packaging :

vial of 1 Injection

Manufacturer :

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition :

Methotrexate (50mg)

MRP :

₹64

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