METHOTREXATE is a type of chemical which is used to treat particular kinds of cancer and other diseases. It affects on cells that grow rapidly such as cancer cells, cells of psoriasis, and cells in your mouth and stomach. Methotrexate is used to treat dangerous types of cancers including leukemias, lymphoma, breast cancer, and others. Lower dose of methotrexate injections may be given to patients with psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Uses
Intake of Methotrexate is dangerous, so is useful only in the following conditions :

• Methotrexate is used to treat only life-threatening cancer.
• It is ingested in severe psoriasis.
• It also works in rheumatoid arthritis.
• It is also applicable in psoriatic arthritis, mycosis fungoides, and a variety of solid tumors

Doses
The drug can be given by injection into a vein or a large muscle. In special situations, it may be injected into the spinal cord. Depending upon the condition of the patient, the dose of Methotrexate can vary.

Safety tips
If vinblastine is accidentally leaked, the skin or muscle can be severely damaged.

• You should explain your medical history to your Doctor.
• You should tell your Doctor if you ever have any ulcers, lung disease, problems with your immune system, intestinal disease, cancer, kidney or liver disease.
• You should tell your Doctor if you are pregnant or doing breast feeding.
• Tell your Doctor if you are habitual to alcohol, it increases the chance of liver damage with methotrexate
• Without the prescription of doctor, do not have any vaccinations (e.g., measles or flu shots).

Common side effects
The common side effects that occurs due to over or under dose of Methotrexate injection are as follows:

loss of appetite or weight thinned or brittle hair blistering skin or acne painful urination or red urine unusual bruising or bleeding yellowing of the skin or eyes

stomach pain cough congestion diarrhea black, tarry stools nausea and vomiting

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