Mexate 2.5 Tablet 10

Mexate 2.5 Tablet 10 is used for the following:

• Management of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults when other therapies don't work

• Helping children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

• Controlling severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis unresponsive to other treatments

• Managing various types of cancer, including breast, lung, head and neck cancers

• Managing advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Please follow these instructions while taking Mexate 2.5 Tablet 10:

• Follow the dosage and timing instructions provided by your doctor precisely.

• Do not change or exceed the prescribed dose without consulting your doctor.

• Consult your doctor before discontinuing the medication; do not stop taking it without their guidance.

• Adhere to the dietary recommendations given by your doctor.

Mexate 2.5 Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Mexate 2.5 Tablet 10 contains Methotrexate (2.5 mg), which operates in your body as follows:

• Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase: Methotrexate works by blocking an enzyme called dihydrofolate reductase in your body. This enzyme plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis, which is essential for cell growth and division.

• Suppresses the immune system: By inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase, methotrexate effectively suppresses the overactive immune system, reducing symptoms in diseases where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, like in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

• Shows anti-cancer activity: In the case of certain cancers, methotrexate prevents the growth and spread of cancer cells by disrupting their DNA synthesis, thereby slowing down or stopping the cancer's progression.

Remember, the above points are broad mechanisms of action and may vary based on the condition being managed. Always consult your doctor for more information.

• Store your Mexate 2.5 Tablet 10 at room temperature.

• Protect the tablets from light and moisture.

• Always keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

• Ensure you use your medicine before the expiry date printed on the pack.

• If you're managing rheumatoid arthritis with Mexate 2.5 Tablet 10, consider eating more omega-3-rich foods like fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts to support joint health.

• For those managing psoriasis, try to avoid trigger foods such as red meat and dairy, which may worsen symptoms.