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What Are The Side Effects Of Long Term Use Of Folitrax Injection?
Question: folitrax 20mg injection with methylprednisolone 16 mg tab 20 minutes before the injection every week is being given to to my wife 49 yrs age for last 2 months to treat rheumatoid arthritis. pl tell about any side effects of above. bpg
Brief Answer:
Side effects of medicine
Detailed Answer:
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Well, folitrax is a relatively safe drug when used. On consumption the only side effects are nausea and uneasiness but if well tolerated it is quite good to go. But you need to regularly monitor complete blood counts and liver function tests as it can cause transient elevation of liver function tests and at times low blood counts. Monitoring Once every 3 months should suffice.
As for Methylprednisolone, We normally dont use it regularly as the patient gets dependent on it even if it s once a week dosing. It can cause weight gain, rise in blood sugar and blood pressure. If she is tolerating Folitrax well, you can discuss with your doctor and could down on the methyprednisolone.
I hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries
Would be happy to help out
Regards
Dr Naval
Side effects of medicine
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well, folitrax is a relatively safe drug when used. On consumption the only side effects are nausea and uneasiness but if well tolerated it is quite good to go. But you need to regularly monitor complete blood counts and liver function tests as it can cause transient elevation of liver function tests and at times low blood counts. Monitoring Once every 3 months should suffice.
As for Methylprednisolone, We normally dont use it regularly as the patient gets dependent on it even if it s once a week dosing. It can cause weight gain, rise in blood sugar and blood pressure. If she is tolerating Folitrax well, you can discuss with your doctor and could down on the methyprednisolone.
I hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries
Would be happy to help out
Regards
Dr Naval
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