Rhutrex

Rhutrex 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 Rhutrex 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.

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

Rhutrex can help in curing psoriasis which is caused by the overactive immune system. It is used in the treatment of severe cases of psoriasis when another treatment with other medications is not working. Rhutrex contains methotrexate that suppresses the body's overactive immune system. This helps in reducing the severity of psoriasis so that patient can use milder therapy for relief. 

Yes, Rhutrex may cause anemia, this occurs only in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to bone marrow suppression which might cause anemia (low red blood cells count), leukopenia (low white blood cells count), thrombocytopenia (low platelets count), and pancytopenia (low red cells, white cells, and platelets). However, this effect is reversible in nature and the function of bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

No, Rhutrex is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.