Folic Acid
Uses
Folic Acid is used in the treatment of folic acid deficiency and to prevent anemia.
How it Works
Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid is also necessary for the normal production and maturation of red blood cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Folic acid may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Abdominal distension,
Rash,
Itching,
Decreased appetite,
Flatulence
Methotrexate
Uses
Methotrexate 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. Methotrexate is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
How it Works
Methotrexate 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. Methotrexate 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 Methotrexate 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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