Trimetrexate

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What are you taking Trimetrexate for?

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  • Other
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

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Uses of Trimetrexate

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Trimetrexate is used in the treatment of:

  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Trimetrexate Brand Names

Trimetrexate may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Trimetrexate Drug Class

Trimetrexate is part of the drug class:

Trimetrexate Interactions

This is not a complete list of Trimetrexatedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Trimetrexate and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Trimetrexate falls into category D:

It has been shown that use of Trimetrexate in pregnant women caused some babies to be born with problems. However, in some serious situations, the benefit of using this medication may be greater than the risk of harm to the baby.

Trimetrexate Dosage

Take trimetrexate exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Trimetrexate dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Trimetrexate is available in the following doses:

  • Trimetrexate 200 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection
  • Trimetrexate 25 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection

Forms of Medication

Trimetrexate is available in the following forms:

  • Injectable Solution
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