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About Methotrexate-5 Tablet
Methotrexate-5 Tablet is used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis, including polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, severe psoriasis, and severe psoriatic arthritis.
It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, mycosis fungoides (a type of blood cancer), and advanced-stage non-Hodgkin lymphomas (cancer that starts in the lymphatic system).
Methotrexate-5 Tablet contains 'Methotrexate', which works by interrupting the processes of the immune system that cause inflammation in the joint tissues. It reduces pain and inflammation and delays joint damage and disease progression over time.
Methotrexate-5 Tablet prevents and stops the growth of cancer cells, thereby helping treat cancer. It treats psoriasis by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis.
In some cases, Methotrexate-5 Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, unusual fatigue, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, and lowered resistance to infections. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Methotrexate-5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Methotrexate-5 Tablet may cause dizziness and fatigue, so drive only if you are alert. Inform your doctor about your medications and health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.
Uses of Methotrexate-5 Tablet
Methotrexate-5 Tablet is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and cancer. The detailed uses of Methotrexate-5 Tablet are as follows:

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Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Methotrexate-5 Tablet .
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Methotrexate-5 Tablet may cause serious birth defects. It is not recommended to take Methotrexate-5 Tablet while you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Methotrexate-5 Tablet passes into breast milk. Avoid breastfeeding whilst on treatment with Methotrexate-5 Tablet .
Driving
Caution
Methotrexate-5 Tablet may cause dizziness and tiredness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience these symptoms.
Liver
Caution
Do not take Methotrexate-5 Tablet if you have chronic liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment before taking Methotrexate-5 Tablet .
Kidney
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking Methotrexate-5 Tablet .
Children
Caution
Methotrexate-5 Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by the doctor.
Heart
Methotrexate-5 Tablet can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Methotrexate-5 Tablet can be safely used in elderly patients with proper monitoring and individualised care.
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