DESCRIPTION
Trexova 50mg Injection is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis where it helps prevent further joint damage. It is also used to treat severe forms of a skin disease called psoriasis and tumors in a range of cancers. For psoriasis, it works by killing the cells in the skin that grow too quickly. Trexova 50mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It may be used by itself or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes, and stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth). Your doctor may advise you to take folic acid to reduce some of these. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is powerful medicine, and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you on regular blood tests to check for these. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have stomach, liver, or kidney problems, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
INTRODUCTION
In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Trexova 50mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites. It may be used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have already been tried and have not worked. It is not a first-line treatment. It works by reducing the body’s immune system, this decreases swelling, reduces pain, stiffness, and improves function. Take it exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more than you should. It may take several months to become fully effective. In Treatment of Psoriasis Trexova 50mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites. It may be used to treat severe psoriasis when other treatments have not worked. Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly. Trexova 50mg Injection works by killing these fast-growing cells. It is potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. DO NOT take more than you should. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
USE OF
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis | Treatment of Psoriasis
BENEFITS
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
FACTBOX
Chemical Class::Glutamic Acid Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class::Antimetabolite- Methotrexate
HOW TO USE
Trexova 50mg Injection is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by decreasing the activity of the 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.
EXPIRY
Long shelf life (1-2 years).
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Trexova 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : UNSAFE – Trexova 50mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. – Breast feeding : UNSAFE – Trexova 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Trexova 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : CAUTION – Trexova 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trexova 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. – Liver : CAUTION – Trexova 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trexova 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Trexova 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
IF MISS
COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Indigestion | Loss of appetite | Nausea | Vomiting | Tiredness | Mouth sore
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
CAUTION
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
UNSAFE
LACTATION INTERACTION
UNSAFE
KIDNEY INTERACTION
CAUTION
LIVER INTERACTION
CAUTION
VIEWS
BOUGHT
FAQ
Q. Can Trexova 50mg Injection cause mouth ulcers?::: Yes, Trexova 50mg Injection can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with this medicine may help in reducing the ulcers. Ask your doctor if the dose can be reduced as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.| Q. Why do I have to take folic acid with Trexova 50mg Injection?::: Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Trexova 50mg Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Trexova 50mg Injection such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.| Q. Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Trexova 50mg Injection?::: Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Trexova 50mg Injection and monitor you for side effects. You will need to regularly check your liver function and your blood counts (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets). Your doctor may also order additional tests depending on the results.| Q. Can Trexova 50mg Injection use make me more prone to infections?::: Trexova 50mg Injection may decrease the activity of your immune system. As a result, you may develop serious infections. There have been rare reports which suggest occurrence of serious lung infections with Trexova 50mg Injection use. If you have an active infection, Trexova 50mg Injection should be used with extreme caution.| Q. Can Trexova 50mg Injection affect fertility?::: Yes, Trexova 50mg Injection may affect fertility in both males and females. It may cause a decrease in sperm count in males and menstrual disturbances in females. No need to worry, these effects are reversible and disappear once the therapy is discontinued.| Q. What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Trexova 50mg Injection?::: You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Trexova 50mg Injection. Also, it is advised that pregnancy should be further avoided for a minimum of 3 months after the therapy as it can lead to serious fetal abnormalities.
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