Glasitrex 5mg Tablet 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. Glasitrex 5mg Tablet 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. Glasitrex 5mg Tablet treats psoriasis by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Glasitrex 5mg Tablet 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). Glasitrex 5mg Tablet prevents and stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA production. Glasitrex 5mg Tablet may also be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.

FAQs

How does Glasitrex 5mg Tablet help to treat rheumatic arthritis?

Glasitrex 5mg Tablet acts as an immunosuppressant, which helps in reducing inflammation and prevents joint stiffness, thereby providing relief from rheumatoid arthritis.

How does Glasitrex 5mg Tablet help to treat psoriasis?

Glasitrex 5mg Tablet works by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Glasitrex 5mg Tablet 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.

Does Glasitrex 5mg Tablet cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Glasitrex 5mg Tablet. Stop taking Glasitrex 5mg Tablet and consult your doctor if you have diarrhoea. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Does Glasitrex 5mg Tablet affect fertility?

Glasitrex 5mg Tablet can affect egg and sperm production and could lead to birth defects. Women of child-bearing potential and men using Glasitrex 5mg Tablet must use effective contraception while on treatment with Glasitrex 5mg Tablet and for at least six months after stopping the treatment. Glasitrex 5mg Tablet 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 Glasitrex 5mg Tablet.

Does Glasitrex 5mg Tablet increase the chance of infections?

Glasitrex 5mg Tablet 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.

Does Glasitrex 5mg Tablet cause mouth sores?

Glasitrex 5mg Tablet may cause mouth sores. Stop taking Glasitrex 5mg Tablet and consult your doctor if you have sores in the mouth. Your doctor may recommend folate supplements to treat mouth sores.