Methofast 500mg Injection

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Last updated on 16 Oct 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Methofast 500mg Injection is a medicine used for treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as breasts, head, neck, lungs, blood, bone, lymph, and uterus. It may be used with other medicines as part of combination therapy.

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5 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Methotrexate (500mg)

Marketer

Neon Laboratories Ltd

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Product introduction

Methofast 500mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, tiredness, mouth sores, and decreased white blood cells. Your doctor may advise you to take folic acid to reduce some of these. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is a very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have stomach, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Methofast Injection

Cancer

Benefits of Methofast Injection

Cancer
Methofast 500mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites and is referred to as a cytotoxic. It works by slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body. It is used to treat a wide range of cancers such as acute leukemias, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and solid tumors found in breast, lung, bladder, head and neck as well as cervical, ovarian and testicular cancer. It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Methofast Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Methofast

Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Tiredness
Mouth sore
Decreased white blood cell count

How to use Methofast Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Methofast Injection works

Methofast 500mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking an enzyme (dihydrofolate reductase) involved in DNA synthesis in cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

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Quick tips

Methofast 500mg Injection helps treat various types of cancer such as blood cancer, bone cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer.
Take it once a week, on the same day every week.
Drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated while taking this medication.
Always take folic acid as advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of this medicine.
It may take 6 to 8 weeks for Methofast 500mg Injection to work. Keep taking the medication as prescribed.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after your last dose.
Your doctor may get regular blood test done to monitor your kidney function, liver function and level of blood cells in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Methofast 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Methofast 500mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Methofast 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Methofast 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Methofast 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Methofast 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Methofast 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Methofast 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Methofast 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glutamic Acid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Antimetabolite- Methotrexate

References

Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 944-46.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 887-90.
Methotrexate [Product Information]. Taj Pharma. [Accessed 04 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:
Methotrexate [New Zealand Data Sheet]. Auckland, New Zealand: Novartis New Zealand Ltd; 2023. [Accessed 04 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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Methofast 500mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Methofast Injection

Benefits of Methofast Injection

Side effects of Methofast Injection

How to use Methofast Injection

How Methofast Injection works

All substitutes for Methofast 500mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Sir my brother have skin cancer can you do something for save his life ??

How we can find out parient is CA and which report we can do for know the patient is CA

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