Description
Product introduction
Folitrax 10 Tablet is a medicine used for treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as breasts, head, neck, lungs, blood, bone, lymph, and uterus. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, severe and uncontrolled psoriasis, and Crohn’s disease.
SALT COMPOSITION
Methotrexate (10mg)
Uses of Folitrax 10 Tablet
- Treatment of Cancer
- Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
- Treatment of Psoriasis
- Treatment of Crohn’s disease
Benefits of Folitrax 10 Tablet
Folitrax 10 Tablet works by slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body. It is used to treat a wide range of cancers such as acute leukemias, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and solid tumors found in breast, lung, bladder, head and neck as well as cervical, ovarian and testicular cancer. It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Folitrax 10 Tablet
- Ulcerative stomatitis
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Increased liver enzymes
- Hair loss
How to use Folitrax 10 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Folitrax 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Folitrax 10 Tablet works
Folitrax 10 Tablet inhibits enzymes (dihydrofolate reductase), prevents cell division and leads to anti-inflammatory actions. Folitrax 10 Tablet kills cancer cells by preventing them from making DNA. Folitrax 10 Tablet can help control psoriasis by retarding the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation. Folitrax 10 Tablet may treat rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing the immune system, preventing it from attacking the body’s cells. This helps reduce the inflammation that causes swollen and stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis, or damage to bowel in Crohn’s disease.
Company Name
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
