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Biotrexate 2.5mg Injection

METHOTREXATE

Composition

METHOTREXATE

Company

ZYDUS CADILA

Category

Arth

Packaging

1 VIAL

MRP

₹49.5

Offer Price

₹45

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₹4.5 (9%)

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Introduction

biotrexate 2.5mg Injection belongs to the class of medicines called 'anti-metabolites and immunosuppressants' used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis, including polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and severe psoriasis. biotrexate 2.5mg Injection is also used to treat cancer such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, mycosis fungoides (type of blood cancer), bone cancer, and advanced stage non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (cancer that starts in the lymphatic system). biotrexate 2.5mg Injection contains 'Methotrexate' that works by interrupting the processes of the immune system that cause inflammation in the joint tissues. It reduces pain and inflammation and delays joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, biotrexate 2.5mg Injection prevents and stops the growth of cancer cells, thereby helps treat cancer. methotrexate Injection treats psoriasis by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis.

Uses

  • To treat certain types of cancers
  • To treat severe psoriasis
  • To treat rheumatoid arthritis

How to Consume

  • biotrexate 2.5mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional
  • do not self-administer.

Benefits

Biotrexate 2.5mg Injection inhibits dihydrofolic acid reductase. Therefore, this medicine interferes with DNA synthesis, repair, and cellular replication. Actively proliferating tissues such as malignant cells, bone marrow, fetal cells, buccal and intestinal mucosa, and urinary bladder cells are, in general, more sensitive to this medicine. Blocking these slows down how fast cancer cells grow, spread, and suppress the immune system in autoimmune diseases.

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Unusual fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Elevated liver enzymes
  • Lowered resistance to infections
  • Tingling sensation
  • Leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells)
  • Soreness of mouth and lips

Storage

STORE BELOW 25°C

Packaging

1 VIAL

FAQs

What is BIOTREXATE 2.5MG INJECTION used for?

;To treat certain types of cancers ;To treat severe psoriasis ;To treat rheumatoid arthritis

How should I take BIOTREXATE 2.5MG INJECTION?

biotrexate 2.5mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

What are the side effects of BIOTREXATE 2.5MG INJECTION?

;Nausea ;Vomiting ;Diarrhoea ;Unusual fatigue ;Dizziness ;Headache ;Loss of appetite ;Elevated liver enzymes ;Lowered resistance to infections ;Tingling sensation ;Leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells) ;Soreness of mouth and lips

How should I store BIOTREXATE 2.5MG INJECTION?

STORE BELOW 25°C

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