Prescription Required

Remtrex 15mg Injection

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Methotrexate (15mg)

₹65

Remtrex 15mg Injection

Introduction to Remtrex 15mg Injection

Remtrex 15mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It may be used by itself or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have stomach, liver or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. 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 Remtrex 15mg Injection

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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Remtrex 15mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Remtrex 15mg 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.

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Remtrex 15mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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Remtrex 15mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Remtrex 15mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Remtrex 15mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

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Remtrex 15mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Remtrex 15mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Remtrex 15mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

How Remtrex 15mg Injection works

Remtrex 15mg Injection is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by decreasing the activity of the bodys immune system. This decreases swelling, reduces pain and stiffness, and improves function. In psoriasis, it works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells.

How To Use Remtrex 15mg Injection

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

Benefits Of Remtrex 15mg Injection

  • In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Side Effects Of Remtrex 15mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Indigestion
  • Abdominal pain
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

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FAQ's on Remtrex 15mg Injection

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

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

Why do I have to take folic acid with Remtrex?

Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Remtrex decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Remtrex 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 Remtrex?

You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Remtrex. 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 Remtrex use make me more prone to infections?

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

Can Remtrex cause mouth ulcers?

Yes, Remtrex 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.

Can Remtrex affect fertility?

Yes, Remtrex 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.

Prescription Required

Remtrex 15mg Injection

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Methotrexate (15mg)

₹65

Remtrex 15mg Injection

Remtrex 15mg Injection

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