Methotrexate use side effect

 

Methotrexate

 

·  Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Methotrexate is used in the treatment of cancer of the bone marrow that affects the production of white blood cells.

·  Choriocarcinoma

Methotrexate is used in the treatment of cancer of the women's uterus.

·  Meningeal Leukemia

Methotrexate is used in the treatment of cancer meningitis which is a thin layer that protects the brain and spinal cord.

·  Breast cancer

Methotrexate is used with other medications in the treatment of breast cancer.

·  Rheumatoid Arthritis

Methotrexate is used to relieve the symptoms of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.

·  Psoriasis

Methotrexate is used in the treatment of psoriasis which is an au

 

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Methotrexate

• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Abdominal pain
• Swelling of feet or lower legs
• Dizziness
• Fever with chills
• Unusual bleeding
• Blurred vision
• Temporary Hair Loss
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Pale skin
• Skin rash