Folitrax 20 Injection is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis where it helps prevent further joint damage. It is also used to treat severe forms of a skin disease called psoriasis and tumors in a range of cancers. For psoriasis, it works by killing the cells in the skin that grow too quickly. Folitrax 20 Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It may be used by itself or in combination with other medicines. 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, indigestion, abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes, and stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth). 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 powerful 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 on regular blood tests to check for these. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, 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.

• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Tiredness
• Mouth sore

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• Q. Q. Can Folitrax 20 Injection cause mouth ulcers??
  Ans: Yes, Folitrax 20 Injection can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with this medicine may help in reducing the ulcers. Ask your doctor if the dose can be reduced as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.
• Q. Q. Why do I have to take folic acid with Folitrax 20 Injection??
  Ans: Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Folitrax 20 Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Folitrax 20 Injection such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.
• Q. Q. Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Folitrax 20 Injection??
  Ans: Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Folitrax 20 Injection and monitor you for side effects. You will need to regularly check your liver function and your blood counts (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets). Your doctor may also order additional tests depending on the results.
• Q. Q. Can Folitrax 20 Injection use make me more prone to infections??
  Ans: Folitrax 20 Injection may decrease the activity of your immune system. As a result, you may develop serious infections. There have been rare reports which suggest occurrence of serious lung infections with Folitrax 20 Injection use. If you have an active infection, Folitrax 20 Injection should be used with extreme caution.
• Q. Q. Can Folitrax 20 Injection affect fertility??
  Ans: Yes, Folitrax 20 Injection may affect fertility in both males and females. It may cause a decrease in sperm count in males and menstrual disturbances in females. No need to worry, these effects are reversible and disappear once the therapy is discontinued.
• Q. Q. What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Folitrax 20 Injection??
  Ans: You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Folitrax 20 Injection. Also, it is advised that pregnancy should be further avoided for a minimum of 3 months after the therapy as it can lead to serious fetal abnormalities.

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