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Mexate Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lymphoma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Mexate Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mexate Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Mexate Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mexate Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mexate Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Mexate Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Mexate Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Mexate Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections, Liver Disease, Anemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mexate Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Mexate Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mexate Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Mexate Tablet 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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Is the use of Mexate Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Mexate Tablet can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mexate Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Mexate Tablet may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mexate Tablet on the Kidneys?
Mexate Tablet may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Mexate Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Mexate Tablet. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Mexate Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Mexate Tablet rarely affect the heart.
Mexate Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mexate Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mexate Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Mexate Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Mexate Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Mexate Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mexate Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mexate Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Mexate Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mexate Tablet
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Mexate Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
No, Mexate Tablet 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.
Mexate Tablet 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.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the diagnosis and the patient's medical condition. Take Mexate Tablet as advised by your doctor. Ideally, oral Mexate Tablet 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.
Yes, Mexate Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this medicine. However, the exact cause of drowsiness is not known.
No, Mexate Tablet 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.
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References
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
