METHOBLASTIN

Methoblastin Information

Methoblastin is a prescription-only drug based on the main ingredient Methotrexate, a substance that belongs to the antimetabolites class of medication. This substance is commonly employed during chemotherapy due to its strong inhibitory action of certain enzymes used by malignant cells, but also hinders the growth of cells in psoriasis. This drug also acts by reducing immune system activity that leads to pain and inflammation.

Methoblastin Indications

Methoblastin is a usually employed in the treatment of psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as part of the chemotherapeutic process for certain types of cancer. While these are its main uses, this drug can be employed as part of the treatment for other medical affections that are not listed here as well. If you would like to obtain further information on why you have been prescribed a therapy course with Methoblastin, it is best that you seek the advice of your prescribing health care professional.

Methoblastin Warnings

Patients with a weakened immune system due to medication or disease may not start a therapy course with Methoblastin. Also, patients suffering from severe renal or hepatic impairment, patients with blood cell and circulatory disorders (including anemia and low blood cell counts), patients with ulcerative colitis or bowel inflammations as well as patients suffering from gastric ulcers may not be administered Methoblastin. Patients with severe bone marrow disease or with infections in the organism are not able to begin a therapy course with this drug either, and also this medicine may not be employed in the treatment of patients that frequently consume alcohol.

This drug should not be administered to individuals with a known or suspected hypersensitivity to Methotrexate or to any of the other ingredients of this pharmaceutical product. This drug is not suitable for the treatment of patients undergoing radiotherapy, for pregnant or breast feeding females or for males if their partner is trying to become pregnant.

Methoblastin Intake Guidelines

Methoblastin is a medicine that should be employed with care, and often administration of this pharmaceutical product requires the supervision of a specifically trained health care professional. It is very important to take this medicine exactly as directed by the supervising health care provider. The Methoblastin tablets should be swallowed whole – do not crush or chew them. You may take the tablets with a glass of water to ease their swallowing. If you have any concerns or if you are unsure about any of the intake directions, you should seek the advice of your prescriber.

Methoblastin Dosage

Your prescriber will provide you with the exact Methoblastin dosage that you should employ with every intake, as well as with the exact therapy duration and the frequency of the intake. For example, in the case of psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis you should take the Methoblastin pills once per week on the day your health care provider recommends, while for the treatment of cancer you will need to take the pills several times per week on the days that your prescriber advises you to. You should be very careful to never exceed the prescribed dosage, either by taking larger doses of the medicine or by taking the tablets more often than directed.

Methoblastin Overdose

An overdose with Methoblastin is a severe situation. In most cases, overdosing with this chemotherapeutical agent results in a severe health hazard or even death. You should never attempt to take larger doses of this medicine or to take your doses more frequently than directed. If you have any concerns that you may be affected by an overdose with Methoblastin you should immediately contact your personal physician or the nearest medical facility, as emergency medical attention may be required.

Methoblastin Missed Dose

It is strongly recommended that you request your physician’s assistance in setting up a strict intake schedule. This will help reduce the chances of missing any doses of your medication. However, if you accidentally miss one of your Methoblastin intakes, you should contact your health care provider as soon as you remember in order to learn what further actions need to be taken.

Methoblastin Side Effects

Methoblastin may cause a number of very serious side effects, which should be brought to the attention of your personal physician at once. These include allergic reactions, mouth ulcers, persistent diarrhea, chest pain, affections of the skin, dry cough, signs of infection (such as fever or chills), difficulties urinating or pain accompanying urination, pain in the lower back. Also jaundice, clay colored stool, bloody stool or urine, swelling of the arms or legs, or fast heart beat may be signs of severe side effects caused by the Methoblastin therapy.

Other, less severe side effects are possible as well. These include nausea and vomiting, gastric pain, loss of appetite, hair loss, dizziness, tinnitus, confusion, mood changes, photosensitivity, weight loss, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, sex drive changes or erectile dysfunctions.

Methoblastin may cause other adverse reactions that are not listed here. You should contact your supervising health care professional at any time during your therapy if you experience anything out of the ordinary.

Methoblastin Drug Reactions

The effects of Methoblastin may be affected by alcohol consumption. You should consult your prescriber if you habitually consume large quantities of alcohol prior to starting a therapy course with this drug.

Methoblastin may interact with Aspirin and other anti-inflammatory or analgesic medication, with Phenytoin, Sulfonylurea medication, diuretics, with Probenecid, Pyrimethamine, cholestyramine, Theophylline, Azathioprine, Amiodarone, Leflunomide, Sulfasalazine, retinoids, folic acid, other chemotherapeutic agents, Methoxsalen, anesthetics based on Nitrous Oxide, blood transfusions or vaccines. It is best that you inform your prescriber of any other medication therapy you are currently following before starting a therapy course with this pharmaceutical product and also you should inform him or her before starting any new medication treatment during the course of your Methoblastin therapy.

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