WHAT IS FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION
FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION contains Methotrexate which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimetabolites. FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION is used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It is also used to treat its polyarthritic forms (characterized by the involvement of five or more joints) which is severe, active and idiopathic in nature and affects young people (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis – JIA). FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION is also used to treat psoriasis.
In addition, FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION is also used to treat Crohn’s disease and various cancers such as acute lymphocytic lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bladder cancer etc.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body. Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by itchy scales, that is not responsive to conventional treatment such as phototherapy and retinoids. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease affecting intestine.
Before getting FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION administered, it is recommended to inform the doctor about your medical and family history, including the list of medicines (prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal medicines) that are being taken, before receiving FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION.
Also, FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION is not recommended for the children less than the age of 3, pregnant and nursing women, women planning pregnancy, those who drink huge amount of alcohol and patients suffering from liver and kidney impairment.
Caution must be exercised by the patients suffering from lung disorders, blood disorders and gastric disorders before receiving FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION. Care must be taken to avoid taking products containing caffeine such as black tea, coffee and cold drinks while receiving FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION.
The common side effects can be experienced after receiving FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION are headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and altered levels of blood cells. Consult a doctor if any of the above side effect worsens after receiving FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION.
USES OF FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION
It is used to treat:
Active rheumatoid arthritis (adults)
Severe arthritis occurring due to unknown reasons (idiopathic and juvenile which is non-responsive to conventional painkillers)
Psoriasis
Crohn’s disease
Polyarthritic forms
Cancer (acute lymphocytic lymphoma, meningeal leukaemia (a type of cancer of white blood cells, ovary, breast, cervix, lungs, bones and bladder
HOW FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION WORKS
FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION contains Methotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) which interferes with the growth of those cells in the body that reproduce quickly. As a result, growth of those cells gets retarded thus serving as an anti-tumour agent. Also, FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION decreases the undesired reactions of the body’s own immune-defence mechanism, thereby working as an effective immunosuppressant. In addition, it also exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, thereby reducing the pain, swelling and redness. As a result, FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION treats and resolves the symptoms associated with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION will be administered to you into a muscle (intramuscularly) only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF FOLITRAX 50MG INJECTION
COMMON
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Inflammation and ulcers in the mouth and throat
Increase in the level of liver enzymes
Decreased count of white and red blood cells
Decreased count of platelets
Headache
Tiredness
Drowsiness
Inflammation of the lungs along production of with dry, non-productive cough and shortness of breath
Fever
Diarrhea (frequent loose stools)
Development of itchy, rash and reddening of the skin
Decreased resistance to infection.
