Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lymphoma. Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet in conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Anemia. Other contraindications of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Folitrax shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Folitrax should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Folitrax. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Folitrax may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Folitrax rarely affect the heart.
Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet 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 Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
No, Folitrax does not cause weight changes (weight gain or loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight changes then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Folitrax contains methotrexate which is a chemotherapy drug that works in cancer by preventing the DNA synthesis of cancerous cells. It inhibits dihydrofolic acid reductase enzyme which is important for the formation of tetrahydrofolate. Tetrahydrofolate is essential for the synthesis of some DNA components of the cancerous cells. Incase of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease Folitrax works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation. This results in reduced inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with these diseases.
Yes Folitrax can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Folitrax. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Folitrax is not a steroid. It is an antimetabolite (a chemotherapy drug) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) which have immunosuppressant properties. It is used in the treatment of various types of cancer and other diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease.
Take Folitrax as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
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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
