What is Imutrex 7.5 mg ?
Imutrex 7.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis which helps prevent further joint damage. It is also used to treat severe forms of a skin disease called psoriasis which works by killing cells in the skin that grow too quickly.
Imutrex 7.5 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking too much of it can cause serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, tiredness, and mouth sores. Your doctor may advise you to take folic acid to reduce some of these. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, x-rays, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine to check for these.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have problems related to the stomach, liver, or kidney, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding as it may harm the baby.
Benefits of Imutrex 7.5 mg
How to use Imutrex 7.5 mg?
Take this medication in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Imutrex 7.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How to work Imutrex 7.5 mg?
Imutrex 7.5 Tablet is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, 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.
What if you forget to take Imutrex 7.5 mg?
If you miss a dose of Imutrex 7.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effect of Imutrex 7.5 mg
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tiredness
- Mouth sore
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