¿Qué es Methotrexate Sodium (Pf)?

El Metotrexato Sódico (PF) es un medicamento con receta que se utiliza principalmente para tratar la psoriasis severa, la artritis reumatoide y varios tipos de cáncer. Funciona como un medicamento antirreumático modificador de la enfermedad (DMARD) al inhibir enzimas involucradas en el crecimiento rápido de las células, ayudando así a controlar la actividad del sistema inmune y reducir la inflamación. El metotrexato está disponible en formas inyectables y orales, adaptadas para diferentes requisitos de tratamiento y conveniencia del paciente.

Side Effects

• Fever, chills, dry cough, sore throat, body aches
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

Warnings

• This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Stomach or bowel problems, including ulcer or perforationLiver problemsBrain or nerve problemsLung or breathing problems, including interstitial pneumonitisKidney problemsSerious skin reactions, including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, skin necrosis, or erythema multiformeIncreased risk of cancer (including lymphoma)Nerve problemsTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problems that can be life-threatening)
• This medicine may make you dizzy or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.