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Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate - illness Prescription Medication
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Your doctor has ordered Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate to help treat your illness. Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Your doctor will tell you how often you should take Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate. The schedule depends on the condition you have and on how your body responds to the medication. You may take Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate on a rotating schedule that alternates several days when you take Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate with several days or weeks when you do not take the medication. Follow these directions carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not know when to take your medication.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you do not understand. Take Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate without talking to your doctor.
Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate is an Online Pharmacy Medicine used to treat:
severe psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) that cannot be controlled by other treatments.
severe, active rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) that cannot be controlled by certain other medications.
certain cancers that begin in the tissues that form around a fertilized egg in the uterus (womb)
- breast cancer
- certain cancers of the head and neck
- lung cancer
- certain types of lymphomas
- leukemia
Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate is in a class of medications known as antimetabolites. Methotrexate treats cancer by slowing the growth of cancer cells. Methotrexate treats psoriasis by slowing the growth of skin cells. Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate may treat rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the activity of the immune system.
If you are taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate to treat rheumatoid arthritis, it may take 3 to 6 weeks or longer for you to feel the full benefit of Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate. Continue to take Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate without talking to your doctor.
If you are taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate once a week to treat rheumatoid arthritis and you forget a dose of your medication, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if more than 24 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. If you are taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate more often than once a week, ask your doctor what you should do if you miss a dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.
Other uses for Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate:
Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate is also sometimes used to treat Crohn's disease (a condition in which the immune system attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever). Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition.
Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Precautions before taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate:
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate, any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in methotrexate tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: certain antibiotics such as chloramphenicol (chloramycetin), penicillins, and tetracycyline (Bristacycline, Sumycin); folic acid; other medications for rheumatoid arthritis; phenytoin (Dilantin); probenecid (Benemid); sulfonamides such as co-trimoxazole (Bactrim, Septra), sulfadiazine, sulfamethizole (Urobiotic), and sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin); and theopylline (Theochron, Theolair). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medication or monitor you more carefully for side effects.
- in addition to the conditions listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any other medical condition.
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You should not breastfeed during your treatment with Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate.
- before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps during your treatment with Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate. Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate may make your skin sensitive to real or artificial sunlight. If you have psoriasis, your sores may get worse if you expose them to sunlight while you are taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate.
- do not have any vaccinations (injections to prevent disease) during your treatment with Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate without talking to your doctor.
- if you have rheumatoid arthritis, you should know that Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate will work best if you follow your doctor's instructions for resting and if you undergo physical therapy during your treatment.
Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate may cause side effects:
Tell your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- swollen, tender gums
- headache
- hair loss
- acne
- changes in skin color
- irregular menstrual periods
Serious Side Effects caused by Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate:
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- chest pain
- fainting
- blurred vision
- sudden loss of vision
- difficulty speaking or slurred speech
- difficulty moving one or both sides of the body
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- seizures
- pain or redness of one leg only
- urgent or frequent need to urinate
- blood in urine
Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate may cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate.
Keep Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
It is important to get medical help right away when you realize that you have taken too much Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate. If you take an overdose of Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate, there is a medication that you can take to stop the overdose from causing serious harm. This medication works best when it is taken as soon as possible after the overdose.
Symptoms of overdose of Rheumatrex / Trexall / Methotrexate may include:
- sore throat, fever, chills, and other signs of infection
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- excessive tiredness
- weakness
- dizziness
- confusion
- fast heartbeat
- shortness of breath
- mouth sores
- nausea
- vomiting, especially vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
- bright red blood in stools
- black and tarry stools
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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