Methotrexate (Methotrexate)

Basic Information on Trexall

Trexall is used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer, skin, head, and neck and lung cancer. This drug is also used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. This medication actually helps by interfering with the growth of certain cells in the body that reproduce quite quickly like cancer cells, skin cells and bone marrow cells. Normally, this medication is recommended after other medications have been tried unsuccessfully. This medication may also be used for treating other medical conditions, as decided by a doctor.

Precautions / Side Effects for Trexall

Before using Trexall or methtrexate, inform your doctor if you are allergic to the drug or to any other medical conditions. Before taking Trexall drug inform your doctor about your past and present medical history, particularly if you suffer from liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, any blood cell or bone marrow disorder apart from alcohol use. Brand or generic Trexall should not be taken by those who are pregnant or planning for a pregnancy since the drug passes through breast milk and can affect the infant.

Some of the side effects of using Trexall drug include nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, dizziness and drowsiness. If these symptoms persist, contact your doctor for further medication. When you take Trexall or methtrexate, it can also cause mouth sores, diarrhea, persistent sore throat, fatigue, fever, unusual bleeding, skin rash, black stools, dark urine, bone pain, and discoloration of skin. In some cases, taking brand or generic Trexall can lead to other rare but very serious side effects like chest pain, hair loss, dry cough, vision changes, muscle weakness, mood swings and irregular heart beats. If any of these symptoms persist, notify your doctor immediately.

Trexall Dosage

Trexall is administered orally or intramuscularly in patients suffering from choriocarcinoma and other trophoblastic diseases. The recommended dosage is 15 mg to 30 mg daily for a course of five days. Such a course is usually repeated three to five times as and when required. In Neoplastic diseases, this drug is administered in tablet form since absorption is quick and serum levels are also obtained. In adult rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended dosage is a single oral dose of 7.5 mg once in a week. In children the recommended dosage is 10 mg/m2 given once in a week.

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