| Active Ingredient | Methotrexate |
| Brand | Cafotrex |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Cafotrex tablet is an effective treatment for managing chronic, severe autoimmune disease. It contains Methotrexate as the active compound and is manufactured by Cafoli Lifecare.
Clinical Uses
Cafotrex tablet is effective in managing certain cancers such as lymphomas and leukemia. It can help with Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and Psoriasis. Cafotrex tablet is also effective for autoimmune diseases that require immunosuppressive therapy.
Dosage Option
The dosage options for Cafotrex tablet include-
- 2.5mg
- 5mg
- 7.5mg
- 10mg
The right dosage strength suitable for your condition should be decided by your doctor depending on your severity and health condition.
How It Works
Cafotrex tablet is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that works by managing the overactive immune system. It helps to reduce inflammation and prevent joint damage by controlling the rapid turnover of the skin cells.
Side Effects
The side effects of Cafotrex tablet include-
- nausea
- vomiting
- mouth sores
- fatigue
- dizziness
- loss of appetite.
The rare but severe side effects include-
- bone marrow suppression
- liver toxicity
- lung problems
- increased infection risk.
- low blood cell counts
- nerve problems such as weakness, confusion, drowsiness.
- skin changes such as swelling, redness, and warmth.
Precautions & Warnings
- The use of this medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Do not have alcohol with Cafotrex tablet.
- If you have liver, kidney, and heart issues, use this medicine with caution.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and drowsiness making it unsafe for driving and using heavy machines.
- Before using Methotrexate inform your doctor if you ever had-
- trouble swallowing tablets
- lung problems
- radiation treatments
- stomach ulcer
- Recent or scheduled vaccine.
Drug Interactions
If you are taking any medicine of these medicines, inform your doctor before taking Cafotrex tablet-
- folic acid
- theophylline
- antibiotic
- mercaptopurine
- NSAIDs such as naproxen, aspirin, and ibuprofen.
- Medicine for reducing stomach acid- omeprazole, Protonix, and lansoprazole.
This is not a complete list of all the possible drug interaction of Methotrexate. Consult a doctor before taking medicine and supplements with Cafotrex.
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