Trexjoy Gel

Description

Trexjoy Gel is a medicine used to treat a severe form of skin disease called psoriasis when other treatments are not effective. The medicine help kills the cells in the skin which are growing too quickly. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. Trexjoy Gel is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to use it. Do not stop using the medicine without first checking with your doctor. You should use it exactly as your doctor has advised. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Before using it, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It can cause harm to your baby.

Introduction

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Trexjoy Gel belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites. It may be used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have already been tried and have not worked. It is not a first-line treatment. It works by reducing the body's immune system, this decreases swelling, reduces pain, stiffness, and improves function. Take it exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more than you should. It may take several months to become fully effective. In Treatment of Psoriasis Trexjoy Gel belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites. It may be used to treat severe psoriasis when other treatments have not worked. Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly. Trexjoy Gel works by killing these fast-growing cells. It is potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. DO NOT take more than you should. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Benefits

Trexjoy Gel is an immunosuppressant. In psoriasis, it works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells.

How to use

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Trexjoy Gel is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : UNSAFE - Trexjoy Gel is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : - No interaction found/established - Kidney : - No interaction found/established - Liver : - No interaction found/established