Trexall (Methotrexate)

Methotrexate is an antimetabolite used to treat certain types of cancer. It inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, an important enzyme responsible for the synthesis of nucleotides for DNA. This medication inhibits synthesis of DNA, DNA reparation and cell mitosis. Cells of malignant tumor, bone marrow, embryonic cells, epithelial cells of the intestinal mucosa, bladder, oral cavity are the most sensitive to it.
Methotrexate is used in treatment of breast cancer, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, lung cancer, trophoblastic tumor, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, colorectal cancer, esophagus cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and many others.
Take exactly as prescribed by your physician. Take Methotrexate orally with or without food. Do not chew or crush the tablet. To treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis Methotrexate is taken weekly. Starting dose 7.5 mg of the medication once a week or 2.5 mg each twelve hours three times also once weekly. Treatment of cancer requires individual dosage and treatment only under control of your doctor.
This medicine cannot be administered to the patients with hypersensitivity to its components, immune deficiency, pregnant and breastfeeding women. When Methotrexate is used to treat patents with psoriasis or rheumatic diseases it cannot be used if they also have heavy suppression of bone marrow hematopoiesis, severe kidney or liver failure.
Methotrexate is usually well tolerated but some patients may develop mouth sores, stomach upset, and low white blood counts. Methotrexate is known to be toxic to the liver, kidneys, lung and bone marrow. Blood tests should be done on a regular basis while treatment with this drug. Other adverse reactions may include headache, drowsiness and allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, dizziness, and hair loss.
Consult your doctor if you miss a dose of this medicine.
Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect overdose. Signs of overdose include nausea, vomiting, weakness, paleness, easy bruising or bleeding, mouth sores, black or bloody stools, coughing up blood, vomit similar to coffee grounds, decreased urination or anuria.
Store in a dry tight container away from sunlight at room temperature between 15-30 C (59-86 F) away from children and pets.