Question 1

Can Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection cause mouth ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with this medicine may help in reducing the ulcers. Ask your doctor if the dose can be reduced as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.

Question 2

Why do I have to take folic acid with Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.

Question 3

Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection?

Accepted Answer

Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection and monitor you for side effects. You will need to regularly check your liver function and your blood counts (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets). Your doctor may also order additional tests depending on the results.

Question 4

Can Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection use make me more prone to infections?

Accepted Answer

Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection may decrease the activity of your immune system. As a result, you may develop serious infections. There have been rare reports which suggest occurrence of serious lung infections with Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection use. If you have an active infection, Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection should be used with extreme caution.

Question 5

Can Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection affect fertility?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection may affect fertility in both males and females. It may cause a decrease in sperm count in males and menstrual disturbances in females. No need to worry, these effects are reversible and disappear once the therapy is discontinued.

Question 6

What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Methotex 500 mg/20ml Injection. Also, it is advised that pregnancy should be further avoided for a minimum of 3 months after the therapy as it can lead to serious fetal abnormalities.

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