Ebetrex
Ebetrex is a medicine that slows down the growth of fast-growing cells, reduces unwanted immune reactions, and lessens inflammation, used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and psoriasis.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
20 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Methotrexate
Manufacturer
Ebewe Pharma Ges.m.b.H. Nfg.KG
How to Use
Dosage
The typical starting dose is 7.5 mg once a week, often increased to 15-20 mg weekly depending on your condition.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection under the skin, into a muscle, or into a vein. For children and adolescents, it should not be given into a vein.
Important
Do not exceed 25 mg (for rheumatoid arthritis) or 30 mg (for psoriasis) in a single weekly dose. This medicine is taken only once a week.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Loss of appetite, feeling sick (nausea), throwing up (vomiting), stomach pain, mouth sores, diarrhea.
- •Headache, tiredness, skin rash or itching.
- •Increased liver enzymes (seen in blood tests), changes in blood cells which can make you feel very tired.
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction with sudden wheezing, trouble breathing, swelling of your face/lips/eyelids, or a widespread rash and dizziness.
- •Severe skin reactions like painful blisters or skin peeling.
- •Serious infections, a severe drop in blood cells (leading to easy bruising, bleeding, or constant infections), or blood clots.
- •Lung problems (like cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever), liver damage (yellow skin/eyes), or kidney failure (little to no urine).
- •New or worsening problems with muscle weakness, vision, thinking, memory, confusion, or seizures.
- •Miscarriage, birth defects, or problems with egg/sperm formation.
Important Warnings
- This medicine is taken only ONCE A WEEK. Taking it more often or in too high a dose can cause very serious or even deadly side effects.
- Do not use if you are allergic to methotrexate or any other ingredient in Ebetrex.
- Do not use if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Avoid using if you have a severe or active infection, a weakened immune system, or serious blood disorders.
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- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid strong sun exposure and tanning beds.
- If you notice new or worsening problems with muscle weakness, vision, thinking, memory, or personality changes, contact your doctor immediately. These could be signs of a very rare but serious brain infection.