Zeksat: Antimetabolites - analogues of folic acid
Zeksat (Methotrexate) is a pharmacological drug belonging to the group of antimetabolites - analogues of folic acid. It is widely used in medical practice to treat various diseases. Zexate is manufactured in India by Dabur India and is an effective medicine that helps treat certain types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.
Zexat is available in several dosage forms, including 2.5 mg tablets and 50 mg/2 ml and 15 mg/3 ml injection solutions. The main active ingredient of the drug is Methotrexate. It has the ability to inhibit cell growth and reproduction, which makes it effective in the treatment of various tumor diseases.
Zexat is used in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including choriocarcinoma of the uterus, breast cancer, lung cancer, lymphomas, osteosarcoma, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases. It may also be used to treat steroid-dependent asthma, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and some other rare conditions.
However, there are certain contraindications to the use of Zexat. It is not recommended in case of hypersensitivity to the drug, immunodeficiency, anemia, thrombocytopenia, liver disease, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
When using Zexat, side effects may occur, such as headache, blurred vision, drowsiness, convulsions, gastrointestinal disorders and others. Interaction with some drugs is also possible, so you need to be careful when prescribing Zexat with other drugs.
In case of an overdose of Zexat, no specific symptoms are observed. Overdose is diagnosed by the concentration of Methotrexate in the blood plasma, and treatment is carried out in accordance with the clinical situation.
Before using Zexat, special attention should be paid to the instructions for use. Patients are advised to increase fluid intake during treatment and regularly monitor blood counts. High doses of the drug should only be used under strict medical supervision.
Zexat is an effective pharmacological agent for the treatment of various diseases, especially cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. However, its use should be under the supervision of a physician, as side effects and interactions with other drugs may occur.