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Trexall

· Trade Name
TREXALL

· Generic Name
Methotrexate

· Drug Class
Rheumatoid arthritis medication
Psoriasis medication
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication suppresses immune system by inhibiting enzyme, lymphocyte proliferation

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bone marrow suppression
brain damage
cirrhosis
kidney toxicity
liver toxicity
nerve toxicity
opportunistic infections
pulmonary fibrosis
seizures

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
anemia
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
hair loss
liver damage
nausea
rash
vomiting

Posted on June 2, 2009