Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Mexate Combipack is not a steroid. It is an antimetabolite (a chemotherapy drug) and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) which have immunosuppressant properties. It is used in the treatment of various types of cancer and other diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. 

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Mexate Combipack does not cause weight changes (weight gain or loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight changes then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Mexate Combipack does not raise blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing increased thirst, trouble concentrating, and frequent urination which are symptoms of increased blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) then do discuss with your doctor.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Mexate Combipack does not raise blood pressure (hypertension). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Mexate Combipack contains methotrexate which is a chemotherapy drug that works in cancer by preventing the DNA synthesis of cancerous cells. It inhibits dihydrofolic acid reductase enzyme which is important for the formation of tetrahydrofolate. Tetrahydrofolate is essential for the synthesis of some DNA components of the cancerous cells. Incase of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease Mexate Combipack works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation. This results in reduced inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with these diseases.