Truxofol Information
Truxofol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Megaloblastic Anemia. The alternative uses of Truxofol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Truxofol. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Truxofol include Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Truxofol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Truxofol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Truxofol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Truxofol related warnings talks about Truxofol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Truxofol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections, Liver Disease, Anemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Truxofol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Truxofol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Truxofol is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Truxofol Benefits & Uses
Truxofol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Truxofol 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 |
Truxofol Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Truxofol is used -
Severe
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Bronchospasm
Moderate
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Confusion
- Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
- Erythema
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Joint pain
- Rash
- Skin redness
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Common
- पेट दर्द
Truxofol Related Warnings
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Is the use of Truxofol safe for pregnant women?
Truxofol is safe for pregnant women.
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Is the use of Truxofol safe during breastfeeding?
Truxofol does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
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What is the effect of Truxofol on the Kidneys?
Truxofol is not harmful for kidneys.
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What is the effect of Truxofol on the Liver?
Using Truxofol does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
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What is the effect of Truxofol on the Heart?
Using Truxofol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Truxofol with Other Drugs
Truxofol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Truxofol Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Truxofol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Infections
- Allergy
- Liver Disease
- Anemia
- Kidney Disease
- Mouth Ulcer
- Pernicious Anemia
- Kidney Disease
- Drug Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Truxofol
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Is this Truxofol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Truxofol is addictive.
Truxofol Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Truxofol
Taking Truxofol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Truxofol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Truxofol.
Frequently asked Questions about Truxofol
Question about 7 years ago
Can I take Truxofol without consulting a doctor?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
No, Truxofol is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Question almost 6 years ago
Can I take Truxofol with clindamycin?
Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Truxofol can be taken with clindamycin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Truxofol along with clindamycin.
Question about 7 years ago
How long can I safely take Truxofol?
Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician
Take Truxofol as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Question almost 7 years ago
Can Truxofol cause nausea and vomiting?
Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Truxofol causes nausea and vomiting. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
Question about 6 years ago
Is Truxofol a steroid?
Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections
No, Truxofol is not a steroid. It is an antimetabolite (a chemotherapy drug) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) which have immunosuppressant properties. It is used in the treatment of various types of cancer and other diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease.
See all substitutes for Truxofol
- Mext 7.5 F Combipack - ₹65
- Truxofol 7.5 Mg/1 Mg Tablet - ₹50
- Folic Acid + Methotrexate Tablet - ₹60
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