Description
Methotrexate Dosage Directions
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Methotrexate dosage depends on your clinical condition and responsiveness to medication and hence, do consult your medical professional before taking this medication.
Dosage per day
Methotrexate is usually recommended to be taken once or twice a week and is strictly recommended not to take on daily basis.
Methotrexate Storage
Methotrexate is usually stored at room temperature (20 – 25 degree Celsius) away from heat, moisture and direct light. Methotrexate should be usually stored in cool and dry place and strictly recommended to be kept away from children and pets.
Methotrexate Side effects
Common side effects of Methotrexate include
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Dizziness or drowsiness,
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Nausea and loss of appetite.
Serious side effects of Methotrexate include
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Difficulty in breathing, weakness or tiredness or fainting spells,
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Skin rash, peeling of skin and yellow coloring of skin or eyes,
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Sore throat, mouth and throat ulcers or vision changes,
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Black or tarry stools and blood in urine.
Methotrexate Precautions to be followed
Do not take this drug if you suffer from various allergies.
Avoid taking Methotrexate if you have any unusual or allergic reaction to any of its active or inactive components.
Is usually not recommended to take during pregnancy.
Do not take Methotrexate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, alcoholic or planning for radiation treatment.
Consult your medical professional if you have any medical history.
Methotrexate is usually not recommended if you suffer from medical complications such as liver diseases, low blood cell counts or weak immune system.
Methotrexate Benefits
Methotrexate is a quality drug with multiple benefits and wide range of applications in treatment of osteosarcoma, trophoblastic neoplasm, bladder cancer, crohn’s disease, ectopic pregnancy, multiple sclerosis and psoriatic arthritis.
