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Caditrex is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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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Is the use of Caditrex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Caditrex. If you are pregnant, do not take Caditrex without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Caditrex safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Caditrex may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Caditrex should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Caditrex on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Caditrex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Caditrex on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Caditrex. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Caditrex on the Heart?
Caditrex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Caditrex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Caditrex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caditrex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Caditrex is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Caditrex since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Caditrex should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Caditrex is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Caditrex
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Caditrex and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caditrex
Drinking alcohol while taking Caditrex may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Take Caditrex as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Caditrex contains methotrexate (a chemotherapy) which is used in the treatment of various types of cancers. Nonetheless, it has been associated with an increased risk for melanoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and lung cancer.
Caditrex is a brand name of methotrexate and it comes in the form of tablet and injection. It is a chemotherapy drug that belongs to the class of drug known as antimetabolites and it also has immunosuppressant properties. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of various types of cancers such as breast cancer, bone cancer, head, and neck cancer. It is also used in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease.
Rarely, Caditrex causes fever and chills. If you are experiencing a fever after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the diagnosis and the patient's medical condition. Take Caditrex as advised by your doctor. Ideally, oral Caditrex has to be taken empty stomach because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, and improper liver or kidney function.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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