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Metodox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. The alternative uses of Metodox have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Metodox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Metodox include Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metodox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Metodox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Metodox is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Metodox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Metodox related warnings section.
Metodox is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure are examples of such conditions. The section on Metodox contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Metodox have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Metodox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Metodox 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Metodox safe for pregnant women?
Metodox shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Metodox safe during breastfeeding?
Metodox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Metodox on the Kidneys?
Metodox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metodox on the Liver?
Metodox may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Metodox on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Metodox. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Metodox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metodox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metodox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Metodox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Metodox can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Metodox only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Metodox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Metodox
You can take Metodox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metodox
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Metodox.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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