Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10'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. Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10'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. Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's treats psoriasis by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10'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). Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's prevents and stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA production. Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's may also be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease.

FAQs

How does Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's help to treat rheumatic arthritis?

Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's acts as an immunosuppressant, which helps in reducing inflammation and prevents joint stiffness, thereby providing relief from rheumatoid arthritis.

How does Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's help to treat psoriasis?

Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's works by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10'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.

Does Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's. Stop taking Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's and consult your doctor if you have diarrhoea. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Does Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's affect fertility?

Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's can affect egg and sperm production and could lead to birth defects. Women of child-bearing potential and men using Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's must use effective contraception while on treatment with Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's and for at least six months after stopping the treatment. Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10'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 Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's.

Does Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's increase the chance of infections?

Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10'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.

Does Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's cause mouth sores?

Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's may cause mouth sores. Stop taking Olsetrol-2.5 Tablet 10's and consult your doctor if you have sores in the mouth. Your doctor may recommend folate supplements to treat mouth sores.