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Merex 500mg Injection 5ml

by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt CompositionMethotrexate (500mg)

₹601

(vial of 5 ml Injection)

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Introduction to Merex 500mg Injection 5ml

Merex 500mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing methotrexate. It is used to treat several kinds of cancer such as leukaemia (blood cancer), non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma , soft tissue and bone sarcomas, and solid tumours like breast, head, lung, neck, cervical, ovarian, bladder and testicular cancer.

It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, it reduces the activity of the bodys immune system. This decreases swelling, pain and stiffness, ultimately improving the function of joints. It also slows down the proliferation of infected skin cells.

Merex 500mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

Safety Advice for Merex 500mg Injection 5ml

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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Merex 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Merex 500mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctors advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Merex 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Merex 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Merex 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Merex 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Merex 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Merex 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Merex 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

How Merex 500mg Injection 5ml works

Merex 500mg 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.

How To Use Merex 500mg Injection 5ml

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits Of Merex 500mg Injection 5ml

Stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells.
Reduces pain and inflammation and delays joint damage and disease progression over time.