This pharmaceutical preparation is effective in treating various types of cancer like breast, neck, head, blood, lungs, lymph, bone, and uterus cancer. It can be also used in treating severe and uncontrolled psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease.
It should be taken cautiously in patients suffering from liver disease.
It should be taken cautiously in patients suffering from kidney disease; dose adjustment may required.
Avoid alcohol consumption should be strictly avoided while taking the medicine.
The medicine may impair driving by inducing side effects like blured vision, dizziness, and sleepiness.
It is considered to be unsafe to use during pregnancy; doctor's consultation is required.
It is considered to be unsafe to use while breastfeeding it may pass through breast milk and can affect developing baby.
This drug prevents cell division by inhibiting the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase and exhibits anti-inflammatory action. Its active ingredient Methotrexate kills cancer cells and prevents DNA damage. It helps to control psoriasis by retarding the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation. It treats rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing the immune system, preventing the immune system from attacking the body's cells. It reduces swelling and stiffness in the joints caused by inflammation in the condition of rheumatoid arthritis.
Cancer is a severe medical condition in which uncontrollable cell division start. This abnormal growth may invade and destroy healthy tissues; infection may spread throughout the body. This disrupt normal body functions and lead to severe health issues.
Yes, Leetrexate 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.
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Leetrexate 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.
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Leetrexate decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Leetrexate such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.
Yes, Leetrexate 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.
Leetrexate 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 Leetrexate use. If you have an active infection, Leetrexate should be used with extreme caution.
You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Leetrexate. 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.
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