Unitrexate 500 Injection

Short Description

Unitrexate 500 Injection is used for treating various types of cancer including breast, head, neck, lung, blood, bone, lymph, and uterus cancers. It is often used in combination with other medicines.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Unitrexate 500 Injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. The dosage and frequency are determined by your doctor based on your specific condition. It is crucial to follow your doctor's instructions precisely to avoid serious side effects. The medication may take several weeks or months to show benefits. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, tiredness, mouth sores, and decreased white blood cells. Regular blood tests may be required to monitor your health. Avoid alcohol as it can increase the risk of liver damage. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to potential harm to the baby.

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

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Abdominal pain Tiredness Mouth sores Decreased white blood cells

Alcohol Warning

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding as it may harm your baby.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy as it can be harmful to an unborn baby. Avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after your last dose.

Unitrexate 500 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.

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 to lessen the side effects. It may take 6 to 8 weeks for Unitrexate 500 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 tests done to monitor your kidney function, liver function, and level of blood cells in your blood.