Mext 2.5mg Tablet 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 where it works by killing cells in the skin that grow too quickly. Mext 2.5mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking too much of it can cause 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 while taking this medicine 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, and mouth sores. 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. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, x-rays, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine to check for these. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have problems related to the stomach, liver, or kidney, 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 as it may harm the baby.

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

If you miss a dose of Mext 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. Can Mext 2.5mg Tablet cause mouth ulcers??
  Ans: Yes, Mext 2.5mg Tablet 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 Mext 2.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Mext 2.5mg Tablet decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Mext 2.5mg Tablet 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 Mext 2.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Mext 2.5mg Tablet 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 Mext 2.5mg Tablet use make me more prone to infections??
  Ans: Mext 2.5mg Tablet 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 Mext 2.5mg Tablet use. If you have an active infection, Mext 2.5mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution.
• Q. Q. Can Mext 2.5mg Tablet affect fertility??
  Ans: Yes, Mext 2.5mg Tablet 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 Mext 2.5mg Tablet??
  Ans: You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Mext 2.5mg Tablet. 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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