Description:
Methotrexate (MTX), formerly known as amethopterin, is a chemotherapy agent and immune system suppressant.It is used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, ectopic pregnancy, and for medical abortions. Types of cancers it is used for include breast cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, lymphoma, and osteosarcoma. Types of autoimmune diseases it is used for include psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. It can be given by mouth or by injection.
Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells. Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. It is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. Methotrexate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Application:
Methotrexate is used as a disease-modifying treatment for some autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, sarcoidosis, Crohn's disease (although a recent review has raised the point that it is fairly underused in Crohn's disease), eczema and many forms of vasculitis. Although originally designed as a chemotherapy drug (using high doses), in low doses, methotrexate is a generally safe and well tolerated drug in the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases. Because of its effectiveness, low-dose methotrexate is now first-line therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Weekly doses are beneficial for 12 to 52 weeks duration therapy, although discontinuation rates are as high as 16% due to adverse effects. Although methotrexate for autoimmune diseases is taken in lower doses than it is for cancer, side effects such as hair loss, nausea, headaches, and skin pigmentation are still common. Use of low doses of methotrexate together with NSAIDS such as aspirin or paracetamol is relatively safe in people being treated for rheumatoid arthritis, if adequate monitoring is done.
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function.
Company Information
Hanways chempharm is a specialized company concentrating on the R&D, production, marketing and
technical service of APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates. The marketing department is located in
Wuhan. We have two GMP facilities in Hubei Province and cooperative factories in Zhejiang Province.
The leading products range of the company is antineoplastic, cardiovas cular and antibiotics.
With our strong technical force, under the sustained effort of the whole staff, we have built high
efficient and swift sales system. The company’s sales network covers more than twenties countries
and areas, also we built good and long relations with many big pharmaceutical company worldwide.
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Q2: Can you do customized
A: We can make the products as per customers' requested products and quantity
Q3:Can we have samples for development
A: Yes we can provide free samples (small quantity) to you, but the freight cost on buyer's account.
Q4:What is the normal lead time
A. For stock products, we will send goods to you within 2-3 days after we receive your payment.
B.For customized products, generally the delivery time is around 30 days after we receive your payment.
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