MEXATE 5MG TAB

Overview

MEXATE 5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

MEXATE 5MG TAB is composed of: METHOTREXATE (5 MG)

Methotrexate decreases the activity of the immune system and slows cancer cell growth. Reserved for conditions that cannot be treated with other medications.Methotrexate is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by decreasing the activity of body’s immune system. This decreases swelling, reduces pain and stiffness, and improves function. In psoriasis, it works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells.

Usage

METHOTREXATE is generally used to treat: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Lung Cancer, Arthritis, Juvenile
METHOTREXATE can address symptoms like: Joint Pain, Back Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Redness, Spinning Sensation, Hands Swelling, Dry Mouth, Pale Skin

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 3yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Precautions for MEXATE 5MG TAB and its Constituents


  • Methotrexate is usually not taken every day.
  • You must use the correct dose for your condition.
  • Do not use methotrexate to treat psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if you have low blood cell counts, a bone marrow disorder, liver disease (especially if caused by alcoholism), or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • You should not use methotrexate if you are allergic to it.
  • Do not give this medicine to a child without the advice of a doctor.Take methotrexate exactly as it was prescribed for you Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
  • Methotrexate is sometimes taken once or twice per week and not every day.
  • You must use the correct dose. Some people have died after taking methotrexate every day by accident.
  • Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
  • Your blood will need to be tested often, If you need to be sedated for dental work, tell your dentist you currently use this medicine.
  • Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using methotrexate, or you could develop a serious infection.
  • This medicine can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient’s body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers.
  • Wash hands before and after removing gloves.
  • Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays, especially if you are being treated for psoriasis. Methotrexate can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and your psoriasis may worsen.
  • Always take folic acid as advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of Methotrexate.

Common Side-Effects

METHOTREXATE : Acne, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Stomatitis, Fever, Chills, Fatigue (tiredness), Mouth Soreness, Nausea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Pain With Urination, Lower Back Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Easy Bruising, Vomit, Pale Skin, Loss Of Appetite

Serious Side-Effects

METHOTREXATE : Anemia, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Joint Pain, Feet Swelling, Hair Loss, Decreased Urination, Chest Discomfort, Weight Loss (unintentional), Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Eyes Swelling, Swollen Tongue, Arms Swelling

Food Interactions


 If you are receiving methotrexate for arthritis, you may want to limit your intake of caffeine-containing foods and products.

Disease Interactions

METHOTREXATE can interfere with: Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection, Viral Inection, Bacterial Infection, Acute Liver Failure, Alcoholism, Bone Marrow Suppression, Anemia, Acute Renal Failure, Pleural Effusion, Peptic Ulcer, Diarrhoea, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Technical Classification

METHOTREXATE is categorized as:
  • ANTIMETABOLITES / ANTINEOPLASTICS
  • ANTIPSORIATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
  • ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
  • OTHER IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once every week40%
Stat36%
Others18%

What was the Dosage Advised?

7.5mg38%
20mg25%
2tabs19%
2 1/2tab6%
1TAB6%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days23%
28 Days21%
90 Days12%
120 Days12%
1 Days7%
14 Days5%
60 Days5%
56 Days5%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs2%
5 to 12yrs10%
12 to 18yrs2%
18 to 35yrs31%
35 to 50yrs31%
50 to 60yrs3%
60 to 70yrs15%
70yrs and above5%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females54%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Hematologist57%
Rheumatologist14%
Gynaecologist12%
Neurologist5%
Oncologist3%
Cardiologist3%
Orthopaedist2%
Physician1%
Gastroenterologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

6 MERCAPTOPURINE TAB25%
FOLVITE 5MG TAB16%
CYTOSAR 100MG INJ16%
HEXIDINE M-WASH11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)26%

Available Alternatives for MEXATE 5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FOLITRAX 5MG TABINR 78.69 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 5 MG
MEDITREX 5MG TABINR 79 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 5.0 MG
MEXATE 5MG TABINR 31.29 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 5 MG
MEXT 5MG TABINR 78.22 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 5.0 MG
ONCOTREX 5MG TABINR 78.22 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 5.0 MG
PSORIAX 5MG TABINR 79 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 5.0 MG
VIBZI 5MG TABINR 67 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 5.0 MG
ZEXATE 5MG INJINR 50 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

FOLITRAX 10 MGTABINR 114.19 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10 MG
FOLITRAX 10MG TABINR 114.05 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10.0 MG
FOLITRAX 15MG INJINR 42 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
FOLITRAX 15MG TABINR 275 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 15 MG
FOLITRAX 2.5MG TABINR 45 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
FOLITRAX 20MG INJINR 64.75 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 20.0 MG
FOLITRAX 20MG TABINR 130 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 20 MG
FOLITRAX 25MG INJINR 45.15 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 25.0 MG
FOLITRAX 25MG TABINR 159.5 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 25.0 MG
FOLITRAX 50MG INJINR 90.3 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
FOLITRAX 7.5MG INJINR 26.4 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
FOLITRAX 7.5MG TABINR 109.01 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
FOLITRAX AMP 15MG X1MLINR 44 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15 MG
FOLITRAX AMP 25MG X 1MLINR 105 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 25 MG
FOLITRAX AMP 7.5MG X 1MLINR 22 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
FOLITRAX INJINR 71.22 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 20 MG
HITREX 15MG INJINR 51 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
HITREX 50MG INJINR 50.48 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
IMUTREX 10MG TABINR 45.4 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10.0 MG
IMUTREX 15MG INJINR 51 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
IMUTREX 2.5MG TABINR 46.37 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
IMUTREX TAB 7.5MGINR 108.36 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
MEDITREX 10MG TABINR 161.68 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10.0 MG
MEDITREX 15MG TABINR 185.62 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
MEDITREX 7.5MG TABINR 130.52 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
MEREX 1000MG INJINR 750 for 10 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 1000.0 MG
MEREX 500MG INJINR 500 for 5 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 500.0 MG
METH 2.5MG TABINR 50.48 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
METHOCEL 1000MG INJINR 904.76 for 10 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 1000.0 MG
METHOCEL 15MG INJINR 36.3 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
METHOCEL 2.5MG TABINR 33.33 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
METHOCEL 500MG INJINR 580.95 for 5 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 500.0 MG
METHOCEL 50MG INJINR 65 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
METHOCIP 50MG INJINR 48.75 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
METHOCIP 50MG TABINR 15.62 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
METHOFAST 15MG INJINR 52.93 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
METHOFAST 50MG INJINR 59 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
METHOREX 2.5MG TABINR 16.5 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
METHOTREXATEMETHOTREXATE
MEXATE 10MG TABINR 45.4 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10 MG
MEXATE 15MG TABINR 116 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 15 MG
MEXATE 2.5MG TABINR 17.89 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
MEXATE 7.5MG TABINR 43.34 for 4 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
MEXATE COMBIPACK 25MG INJINR 55 for 1 INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 25.0 MG
MEXT 10MG TABINR 150 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10 MG
MEXT 15MG TABINR 227.75 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
MEXT 2.5MG TABINR 49.65 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
MEXT 7.5MG TABINR 108.36 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
MEXT F 7.5MG/1MG TABINR 60 for 28 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.0 MG
NEOTREXATE 2.5MG TABINR 44.73 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
NEOTREXATE INJINR 50.76 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
NEOTREXATE TABINR 57.85 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
ONCOTREX 10MG TABINR 161 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10 MG
ONCOTREX 2.5MG TABINR 44.73 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
ONCOTREX 50MG INJINR 354.5 for 1 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
ONCOTREX 7.5MG TABINR 114 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
REMTREX 15MG INJINR 65 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
REMTREX 2.5MG TABINR 22.5 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
REMTREX 50MG INJINR 73.27 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
REMTREX INJINR 713.42 for 1 INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE
RHUTRAX 15MG TABINR 249 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
RHUTRAX 7.5MG TABINR 126 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG
RHUTREX 10MG TABINR 156 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 10.0 MG
TREX 2.5MG TABINR 36.25 for 10 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 2.5 MG
TREXOPAR 15MG INJINR 55 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
TREXOPAR 50MG INJINR 115 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
TRUXOFOL 7.5MG/1MG TABINR 50 for 28 TABLETSMETHOTREXATE 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.0 MG
UNITREXATE 15MG INJINR 48 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 15.0 MG
UNITREXATE 50MG INJINR 60.5 for 2 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 50.0 MG
UNITREXATE INJINR 47.4 for 3 ML INJECTIONMETHOTREXATE 5 MG/ML