Folitrax 25 Mg Injection Information
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lymphoma. The alternative uses of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Folitrax 25 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Folitrax 25 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Folitrax 25 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Anemia must refrain from the use of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Folitrax 25 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Folitrax 25 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Folitrax 25 Mg Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Folitrax 25 Mg Injection Related Warnings
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Is the use of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Folitrax shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Folitrax should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Folitrax. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Folitrax may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Folitrax rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Folitrax 25 Mg Injection with Other Drugs
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folitrax 25 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Infections
- Allergy
- Liver Disease
- Anemia
- Kidney Disease
- Mouth Ulcer
Frequently asked Questions about Folitrax 25 Mg Injection
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Is this Folitrax 25 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
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Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Folitrax 25 Mg Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Folitrax 25 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Folitrax 25 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Folitrax 25 Mg Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Folitrax 25 Mg Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Folitrax 25 Mg Injection
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Folitrax 25 Mg Injection are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Mild
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methotrexate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862-863
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 832-834
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methotrexate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862-863
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 832-834
