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Folic Acid + Methotrexate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Folic Acid + Methotrexate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Folic Acid + Methotrexate is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Folic Acid + Methotrexate is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Folic Acid + Methotrexate safe for pregnant women?
Folic Acid + Methotrexate has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Folic Acid + Methotrexate without medical advice.
Is the use of Folic Acid + Methotrexate safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Folic Acid + Methotrexate. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Folic Acid + Methotrexate on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Folic Acid + Methotrexate. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Folic Acid + Methotrexate on the Liver?
Folic Acid + Methotrexate can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Folic Acid + Methotrexate on the Heart?
Folic Acid + Methotrexate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Folic Acid + Methotrexate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Folic Acid + Methotrexate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Folic Acid + Methotrexate habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Folic Acid + Methotrexate.
Interaction between Food and Folic Acid + Methotrexate
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Folic Acid + Methotrexate and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Folic Acid + Methotrexate
Drinking alcohol while taking Folic Acid + Methotrexate may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Folate is required by the human body for the synthesis, repair, and methylation of DNA. It also acts as a cofactor for various biological processes. Folate plays an important role during cell division and is required during infancy and pregnancy. Folate is required for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of folate can affect all these roles and can cause anemia thus Folic Acid + Methotrexate fulfills this deficiency and prevents from anemia.
Folic Acid + Methotrexate can be safely taken through the oral route or injectible. The drug is safe when taken in doses less than 1000 micrograms per day. You are advised to take Folic Acid + Methotrexate as per your doctor's instructions. Do not take it in more than the prescribed doses.
Self-medication can be dangerous to health, therefore, one should take Folic Acid + Methotrexate after consulting a doctor.
Folic Acid + Methotrexate should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food.
Long-term oral use of Folic acid can be unsafe as it can cause stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 609-611
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methotrexate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862-863
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 832-834