Folitrax 15mg Tablet

  • Product Name : Folitrax 15mg Tablet
  • Category : Tablet
  • Manufacturer Name : Ipca Laboratories Ltd
  • Trade Name : Folitrax-15mg
  • Available Dosage : 15mg
  • Packing : Strips
  • Pack Insert/Leaflet : 15 mg
  • Ingredients : Methotrexate
  • Formulation : Tablet
  • Therapeutic use : Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Production Capacity : 100000

Description:-

Introduction of Folitrax 15 mg Tablet:


Folitrax 15 mg Tablet is a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis where it prevents further joint damage. It is also used to treat severe forms of a skin disease called psoriasis where it works by killing cells in the skin that grow excessively fast.


Folitrax 15 mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medications. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking too much of it can cause severe side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you 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 medication as it may increase your risk of liver damage.


Uses of Folitrax 15 mg tablet:


Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Treatment of Psoriasis


Benefits of Folitrax 15 mg tablet:


In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis:


Folitrax 15 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called antimetabolites. It could be used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have previously been tried and have not worked. It is not a first-line treatment. It works by reducing the body's immune system, thereby reducing swelling, pain, stiffness, and improving function. Take it exactly as prescribed and for the duration prescribed to get the most benefit.


In Treatment of Psoriasis:


Folitrax 15 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called antimetabolites. It could be used to treat severe psoriasis when other treatments have not worked. Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow excessively fast. Folitrax 15 mg Tablet works by killing these rapidly growing cells. It is a potent and highly toxic drug, and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed and for the duration prescribed to get the most benefit.


Mechanism of action of Folitrax 15 mg tablet:


Folitrax 15 mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by reducing the activity of the body's immune system. This reduces swelling, pain, and stiffness, and improves function. In psoriasis, it works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells.