Merex 500 mg Injection | 20 ml in 1 Vial

Introduction of Merex 500 mg Injection

​Merex 500 mg Injection is used to treat several types of cancer, including breast, head and neck, lung, blood, bone, lymph node, and uterine cancers, either alone or with other medicines. Merex 500 Injection works by blocking the processes of the immune system that cause inflammation in joint tissue. It reduces pain and inflammation and delays joint damage and progression. Merex 500 mg Injection also helps treat cancer by preventing and stopping cancer cells from growing. Merex 500 mg Injection is used to treat psoriasis by suppressing the overactive immune system that is responsible for the development of psoriasis.

​Common side effects are sickness, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, fatigue, mouth sores and low white blood cell counts. Your doctor or health care professional may advise you to take folic acid to help reduce some of these symptoms. If these symptoms do not go away or if they get worse, you should tell your doctor. There may be ways to have these effects or have a reduction in these effects. This is a very strong medicine and some people can get very serious side effects from this medicine while they are taking it. This Merex 500 mg can lower your ability to fight infections. It can also cause problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. To check for these problems, your doctor or health care professional will advise you to have regular blood tests.

​Before taking this Merex 500 Injection, tell your doctor or health care professional if you have stomach, liver, or kidney problems, or if you are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines may interact with this medicine, or be affected by it, so tell your health care team about all the medicines you use. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm the baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or trying to become pregnant for several months after you stop taking this medicine. Your doctor may need tests before and during treatment with this medicine, including blood tests, x-rays, and physical examinations.

​Merex 500 mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide what dose is needed and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as advised by your doctor. Taking too much or not taking it at all can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months before you see or feel the benefits of this medicine but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as this may increase the risk of liver damage.​

Uses of Merex 500 mg Injection

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: Merex 500 mg Injection is indicated for treating adult and paediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) as part of combination chemotherapy.

Meningeal Leukemia: Prophylaxis and Treatment: Merex 500 Injection is indicated for the prevention and treatment of meningeal leukaemia in adult and pediatric patients.

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Merex 500 mg Injection is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Osteosarcoma: Merex 500 mg is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients with osteosarcoma as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen.

Breast Cancer: Merex 500 mg Injection is indicated for the treatment of adults with breast cancer as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: Merex 500 mg Injection is indicated as monotherapy for treating adults with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia: Merex 500 Injection is indicated for the treatment of adults with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Merex 500 mg Injection is indicated for treating adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Merex 500 mg is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JPA).

Psoriasis: Merex 500 mg Injection is indicated for the treatment of adults with severe psoriasis.

Benefits of Merex 500 mg Injection

Cancer Treatment: Merex 500 mg Injection is a powerful chemotherapy drug used to treat several types of cancer, including breast, head and neck, lung, blood, bone, lymph node, and uterine cancers. It can be very effective in inducing remission or controlling the growth of cancer cells.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management: Merex 500 mg Injection is a commonly prescribed disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain and slow the progression of the disease. It also helps maintain joint function.

Psoriasis Control: In severe psoriasis, Merex 500 Injection can effectively slow down the rapid growth of skin cells. This can reduce the severity and symptoms of this chronic skin condition.

Autoimmune Disease Management: Merex 500 mg Injection is used to treat various autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), inflammatory bowel disease and some types of vasculitis by suppressing an overactive immune response.

Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment: Merex 500 mg can be an alternative to surgery for the treatment of early ectopic pregnancy and is a less invasive option for the termination of pregnancy.

Side Effects of Merex 500 mg Injection

​As with all medicines, Merex 500 mg Injection may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects, you must contact your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce these side effects.​

Most Common Side Effects of Merex 500 mg Injection

• Uneasiness
  
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Rashes
• Hair thinning
• ​Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache

Common Side Effects of Merex 500 mg Injection

• Bleeding
• Acute kidney injury ( symptoms like changes in the amount of urine
• oliguria or polyurea, pedal oedema)
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Liver problems
• Mouth sores
• Dark urine
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Bone pain

How to Use Merex 500 mg Injection?

​​Merex 500 mg Injection can be given intravenously or subcutaneously (under the skin). The injection is usually given by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting. The duration of treatment with Merex 500 Injection depends on the condition being treated and the patient's response. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate length of treatment.​

How Merex 500 mg Injection Works?

​Merex 500 mg Injection is a medicine used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases and inflammatory conditions. It works by inhibiting the growth of rapidly dividing cells and suppressing the immune system in autoimmune diseases.
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Safety Advices Merex 500 mg Injection

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Alcohol

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Driving

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Liver

Use with Caution

References

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