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C-Methocel 50mg Injection
C-Methocel 50mg Injection

C-Methocel 50mg Injection

Cancer/Oncology

METHOTREXATE 50MG

NPR 58.60

Mfr: Celon Laboratories Ltd
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What is C-METHOCEL injection?

  • It contain Methotrexate (50mg) which is  an anti-metabolite medicine (medicine which affects how the body’s cells grow) and immunosuppressant (medicine which reduces the activity of the immune system).

What C-METHOCEL injection used for?

  • C-Methocel 50mg 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.
     
  • 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. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.
  • 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.

Special care is needed if you are taking/using other medicines as some could interact with methotrexate, for example:

  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines e.g. ibuprofen (medicines taken for pain relief)
  • aspirin or similar medicines (known as salicylates)
  • omeprazole, esomeprazole and pantoprazole (medicines used to reduce the production of stomach acid)
  • diuretics (water tablets)
  • medicines taken for diabetes (including insulin and tablets)
  • antibiotics such as penicillins, sulphonamides, co-trimoxazole, trimethoprim, tetracycline, chloramphenicol and para-aminobenzoic acid
  • phenytoin (medicine often used to treat epilepsy)
  • vitamin supplements containing folic acid
  • probenecid (medicine used to treat gout)
  • nitrous oxide (used for general anaesthesia and pain relief)
  • live virus vaccines
  • mercaptopurine (medicine used in the treatment of blood cell cancer)
  • theophylline (medicine used in the treatment of asthma)
  • C-Methocel 50mg 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.

Common side effects of C-Methocel

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Indigestion
  • Abdominal pain
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children
  • This medicine must not be used after the expiry date
  • Store at room temperature (15-25°C)

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