Methotrexate
Uses
Mexate is used in the treatment of blood cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, bone cancer, non-hodgkin lymphoma (nhl), cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer. Mexate is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
How it Works
Mexate works by interfering with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells. Mexate works in autoimmune diseases by decreasing the activity of body's immune system and prevents the body from attacking itself.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Mexate can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Loss of appetite,
Dyspepsia,
Black, tarry stools,
Blood in the urine or stools,
Bloody vomit,
Diarrhea,
Joint pain,
Reddening of the skin,
Sores in the mouth or lips,
Swelling of the feet or lower legs,
Abdominal pain,
Increased liver enzymes,
Stomatitis
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