Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Caditrex as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Caditrex contains methotrexate (a chemotherapy) which is used in the treatment of various types of cancers. Nonetheless, it has been associated with an increased risk for melanoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and lung cancer.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Caditrex is a brand name of methotrexate and it comes in the form of tablet and injection. It is a chemotherapy drug that belongs to the class of drug known as antimetabolites and it also has immunosuppressant properties. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of various types of cancers such as breast cancer, bone cancer, head, and neck cancer. It is also used in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Caditrex causes fever and chills. If you are experiencing a fever after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the diagnosis and the patient's medical condition. Take Caditrex as advised by your doctor. Ideally, oral Caditrex has to be taken empty stomach because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with bone marrow depression, and improper liver or kidney function.