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Rhutrex
Rhutrex Products are primarily used for
About Rhutrex Products
Uses of Rhutrex Products
Methotrexate is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Rhutrex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Rhutrex are Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Loss of appetite, Nausea1a, Vomiting, Tiredness, Mouth sore.
How Rhutrex Products work
Methotrexate 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.
Patient Concerns about Rhutrex Products
Frequently asked questions about Rhutrex Products
Frequently asked questions about Methotrexate
Q. Can Methotrexate cause mouth ulcers?
Yes, Methotrexate 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 Methotrexate?
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Methotrexate decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Methotrexate 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 Methotrexate?
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Methotrexate 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 Methotrexate use make me more prone to infections?
Methotrexate 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 Methotrexate use. If you have an active infection, Methotrexate should be used with extreme caution.
Q. Can Methotrexate affect fertility?
Yes, Methotrexate 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 Methotrexate?
You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Methotrexate. 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.