Expert advice for Extrate Tablet
It reduces inflammation in the joints which helps decrease swelling, pain, stiffness & reduces irreversible joint damage. Take it once a week on the same day every week. Always take folic acid as advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of Extrate 2 .5mg Tablet. It takes 6 to 8 weeks for Extrate 2 .5mg Tablet to work. It is important to keep taking the medication. Have your blood tested every 4 to 8 weeks. This is important to make sure Extrate 2 .5mg Tablet isn’t harming your liver or blood counts. Avoid alcohol when taking Extrate 2 .5mg Tablet. Can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Extrate 2 .5mg Tablet.
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Composition
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Methotrexate Low Dose (2.5mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Side Effects of Extrate are Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Increased liver enzymes, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth). |
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How to works
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How Extrate Tablet works
Extrate 2 .5mg Tablet is an immunosuppressant. In rheumatoid arthritis, it works by decreasing the activity of body's immune system. This decreases swelling, reduces pain and stiffness, and improves function. In psoriasis, it works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells. |
