In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Admatrex 50 Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites. It may be used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have already been tried and have not worked. It is not a first-line treatment. It works by reducing the body's immune system, this decreases swelling, reduces pain, stiffness, and improves function. Take it exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more than you should. It may take several months to become fully effective.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Admatrex 50 Injection. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE
Admatrex 50 Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
Admatrex 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Admatrex 50 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Admatrex 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : CAUTION
Admatrex 50 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Use of Admatrex 50 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Admatrex 50 Injection, please consult your doctor.\t\t
Can Admatrex 50 Injection cause mouth ulcers?::: Yes, Admatrex 50 Injection 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.| Why do I have to take folic acid with Admatrex 50 Injection?::: Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Admatrex 50 Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Admatrex 50 Injection such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.| Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Admatrex 50 Injection?::: Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Admatrex 50 Injection 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.| Can Admatrex 50 Injection use make me more prone to infections?::: Admatrex 50 Injection 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 Admatrex 50 Injection use. If you have an active infection, Admatrex 50 Injection should be used with extreme caution.| Can Admatrex 50 Injection affect fertility?::: Yes, Admatrex 50 Injection 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.| What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Admatrex 50 Injection?::: You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Admatrex 50 Injection. 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.
Admatrex 50 Injection is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease, 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. In cancer, it inhibits cancer cells from multiplying by blocking a special enzyme that is needed to make new cells.
-Filgrastim (Injection Route): Severe
Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Methotrexate. Please consult with your doctor. Methotrexate may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
| -Aceclofenac (Oral Route): Severe
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
| -Aceclofenac (Injection Route): Severe
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
| -Aceclofenac (Oral Route): Severe
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
| -Acitretin (Oral Route): Severe
Avoid concurrent use, please consult with your doctor. Concurrent use may cause serious liver dysfunction.