Here, we emphasize the use of drugs to treat non-small cell lung cancer. One of the useful drugs among them is Methotrexate. It is used to treat some cancer of skin, breast and lung cancer. The drug helps in killing cancer cells. Abitrexate or Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. This strong medication is effective at killing cancer cells that tend to reproduce quickly.
The medication may be given as a tablet or an injection into a vein or an injection into a muscle. It may be injected into the spinal cord to kill lung cancer cells. The exact approach, dose and schedule vary depending on the severity of type of cancer being treated.
Care Tips:
- You should drink good amount of water and fluids. Drinking alcoholic beverages should be kept to a minimum or avoid completely.
- You may be at risk of infection and thus, avoid crowds of people.
- You should maintain good nutrition and get plenty of rest.
- You should also avoid contact sports or activities that cause injury.
- If you experience any symptoms or side effects, discuss them with your health care practitioner.
Before taking methotrexate, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. Ask your doctor for a list of all ingredients. Do not breast feed when taking medication and plan to avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light. You should not use methotrexate for lung cancer treatment if you are pregnant.
Side Effects
It may cause serious side effects and thus you should only take methotrexate when treating cancer. Talk to your health practitioner about the potential risks of taking methotrexate for your condition. The side effects may include decrease in number of blood cells, liver damage, unusual bleeding, and excessive tiredness, shortness of breath or sore throat.
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