Methotrexate

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Methotrexate

Methotrexate Information

Methotrexate is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Methotrexate have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Methotrexate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Methotrexate Benefits

Methotrexate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Methotrexate 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
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Methotrexate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methotrexate is used -

Moderate

  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Mild

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhoea
  • Joint pain

Common

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Methotrexate Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Methotrexate safe for pregnant women?


    Methotrexate shows severe effect on pregnant women. For this reason, take it after medical advice only. Taking it with your desire can be harmful.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Methotrexate safe during breastfeeding?


    Methotrexate may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Methotrexate on the Kidneys?


    Kidney can be affected by Methotrexate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Methotrexate on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Methotrexate. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Methotrexate on the Heart?


    Methotrexate has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Methotrexate with Other Drugs

Methotrexate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Methotrexate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methotrexate unless your doctor advises you to do so -


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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