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Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

METHOTREXATE-10MG

Uses:

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Psoriasis, Cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's belongs to the class of medicines called 'anti-metabolites and immunosuppressants' used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis, including polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis in children), severe psoriasis, and severe psoriatic arthritis. Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's helps treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis 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. Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's treats psoriasis by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, mycosis fungoides (type of blood cancer), and advanced stage non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (cancer that starts in the lymphatic system). Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's prevents and stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA production. Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's may also be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.

FAQs

Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's acts as an immunosuppressant, which helps in reducing inflammation and prevents joint stiffness, thereby providing relief from rheumatoid arthritis.

Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's works by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's interferes with the synthesis of genetic material (DNA) and the growth of cells that multiply faster than usual, thereby helping in treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's. Stop taking Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's and consult your doctor if you have diarrhoea. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's can affect egg and sperm production and could lead to birth defects. Women of child-bearing potential and men using Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's must use effective contraception while on treatment with Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's and for at least six months after stopping the treatment. Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's can lead to infertility. Therefore male patients are advised to talk with their doctor regarding the possibility of sperm preservation before starting the treatment with Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's.

Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's causes leukopenia (decreased number of white blood cells) and hence may make you more susceptible to infections. Consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's may cause mouth sores. Stop taking Arthrate 10 Tablet 15's and consult your doctor if you have sores in the mouth. Your doctor may recommend folate supplements to treat mouth sores.