Is Methoblastin the same as methotrexate?
Is Methoblastin the same as methotrexate?
Methotrexate, sold under the brand name Methoblastin, is an antifolate drug, which means it inhibits the activation of folic acid in the body. It is taken once per week to treat a range of conditions. These include rheumatoid arthritis, the skin disorder psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease.
What is Methoblastin used for?
Methotrexate tablets are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, severe psoriasis and some types of cancer. It has been identified that bottles of methotrexate marketed as Methoblastin have been supplied without child-resistant caps.
How much does Methotrexate cost in Australia?
METHOTREXATE
| Code & Prescriber | Medicinal Product Pack (Name, form & strength and pack size) | General Patient Charge |
|---|---|---|
| 2395C | METHOTREXATE methotrexate 50 mg/2 mL injection, 5 x 2 mL vials (PI, CMI) | $41.30 |
| Available brands | ||
| DBL Methotrexate |
Should Methoblastin be taken with food?
It should be swallowed whole with food. It can also be taken as an injection into fat or muscle.
What does methoblastin look like?
What METHOBLASTIN look like. METHOBLASTIN 2.5 mg tablets are round, pale yellow tablets marked with “M 2.5” on one side. Available in packs of 30 tablets. METHOBLASTIN 10 mg tablets are capsule shaped, pale yellow tablets marked with “M10” on the same side as the score line. Available in packs of 15 and 50 tablets.
Is methoblastin being recalled in Australia?
Consumers and health professionals are advised that Pfizer Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction of methotrexate (marketed as Methoblastin) 2.5 mg tablets in bottles of 30 and 10 mg tablets in bottles of 15 and 50.
What is methoblastin used to treat?
What METHOBLASTIN is used for. METHOBLASTIN is used to treat severe psoriasis (a skin condition) and severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is only used to treat these conditions if other treatments have not worked. It is also used to treat some types of cancers.
What should I know before taking mymethoblastin?
METHOBLASTIN are made in two strengths. You should check to make sure that you are given the correct strength. Wash your hands immediately after taking the medicine. Drink plenty of water on the day you take the medicine. The recommended daily intake is 8 glasses per day.
