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Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

METHOTREXATE-50MG

Uses:

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, Cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1'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) and severe psoriasis. Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's helps treat rheumatoid 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. Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's treats psoriasis by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's is used 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). Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's prevents and stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA production.

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Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's acts as an immunosuppressant, which helps in reducing inflammation and prevents joint stiffness, thereby providing relief from rheumatoid arthritis.

Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's works by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for causing psoriasis. Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's interferes with the synthesis of genetic material (DNA) and the growth of cells that multiply faster than usual, thereby helping in treating psoriasis.

Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's may affect fertility in men and women. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1'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.

Remtrex 50 mg Injection 1's may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Therefore, avoid prolonged or unnecessary exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light such as tanning beds and sunlamps. Wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen while going out.