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Methoace 500mg Injection

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Product introduction

Methoace 500mg 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.

Methoace 500mg Injection 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.

Uses of Methoace Injection

Benefits of Methoace Injection

In Cancer

Methoace 500mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites and is referred to as a cytotoxic. It works by slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body. It is used to treat a wide range of cancers such as acute leukemias, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and solid tumors found in breast, lung, bladder, head and neck as well as cervical, ovarian and testicular cancer. It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Methoace Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Methoace

  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tiredness
  • Mouth sore
  • Decreased white blood cell count

How to use Methoace Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Methoace Injection works

Methoace 500mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking an enzyme (dihydrofolate reductase) involved in DNA synthesis in cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Methoace 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Methoace 500mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Methoace 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Methoace 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Methoace 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Methoace 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Methoace 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Methoace 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Methoace 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Methoace Injection?

If you miss a dose of Methoace 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Methoace 500mg Injection helps treat various types of cancer such as blood cancer, bone cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer.
  • Take it once a week, on the same day every week.
  • Drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated while taking this  medication.
  • Always take folic acid as advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of this medicine.
  • It may take 6 to 8 weeks for Methoace 500mg Injection to work. Keep taking the medication as prescribed.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.
  • It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after your last dose.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood test done to monitor your kidney function, liver function and level of blood cells in your blood.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Glutamic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Antimetabolite- Methotrexate

Patient concerns

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How we can find out parient is CA and which report we can do for know the patient is CA
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Medical Oncology and Hematology
Thr is no single test for cancerWhich cancer ur looking for
Sir my brother have skin cancer can you do something for save his life ??
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Treatment of cancer depends on whether it is localized or metastatic cancer
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References

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  4. Methotrexate [New Zealand Data Sheet]. Auckland, New Zealand: Novartis New Zealand Ltd; 2023. [Accessed 04 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Wembrace Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
Address: B-6/9,Commercial Complex Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Methoace 500mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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