Biotrexate 2.5mg 10 Tablets

babies: not applicable. lactating mothers: it is contraindicated.
studies have shown evidence of medicine in breast milk. it causes toxicity to the baby.
pregnancy: it is contraindicated in pregnancy. need to seek doctors’ advice. driving: biotrexate tablets may decrease alertness, affects vision and may cause dizziness and sleep.
do not drive if these symptoms occur. alcohol: avoid consumption of alcohol while taking biotrexate tablets as it causes severe liver damage.
kidney: biotrexate tablets should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. you may require a dosage adjustment and regular monitoring of kidney function.
seek a doctor’s advice before using this medication. liver: biotrexate tablets should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. you may require a dosage adjustment and regular monitoring of liver function.
seek a doctor’s advice before using this medication. biotrexate tablet is not recommended in severe liver disease..

nausea vomiting loss of appetite abdominal pain tiredness mouth sores .

biotrexate tablet is an immunosuppressant. it works by preventing joint damage killing rapidly growing cells.
decreases stiffness, reduces pain and improves function. in psoriasis, it works by slowing down rapidly growing cells..

if you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. if it is near the time of the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
take the prescribed dose on your regular time daily. don't double the dose to catch up with the missed dose..

• needs to be taken once a week or the same day of every week • consume plenty of water and keep yourself well-hydrated while on medication • always consume folic acid supplements as advised by your doctor. this helps to reduce side effects • before you can see or feel better, it may take 6 to 8 weeks.
do not stop and continue the course as directed by your doctor • alcohol consumption needs to be avoided while on this medication as it may lead to severe liver damage • pregnancy needs to be avoided for 6 months from the stop of the last dose. as it may cause harmful effects to the baby .

contraindicated • biotrexate + acitretin: concurrent use leads to hepatotoxicity serious • biotrexate + aspirin: concurrent use leads to an increase in biotrexate levels by decreasing the renal clearance of biotrexate • biotrexate + bacitracin: concurrent use leads to nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity • biotrexate + celecoxib: concurrent use leads to an increase in biotrexate levels by decreasing the renal clearance of biotrexate • biotrexate + diclofenac: concurrent use leads to an increase in biotrexate levels by decreasing the renal clearance of biotrexate monitor closely • biotrexate + aldesleukin: concurrent use leads to an increase in biotrexate levels by decreasing the renal clearance of biotrexate • biotrexate + amoxicillin: concurrent use leads to an increase in biotrexate levels by decreasing the renal clearance of biotrexate .