Hitrex 15mg Injection 1.0 ml in 1 vial

Last Updated: October 2nd, 2025

Hitrex 15mg Injection is a product of Vhb Life Sciences Inc

Composition: Methotrexate (15mg)

Pack of 1 ml

₹ 51

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All Details About Hitrex 15mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Hitrex 15mg Injection

Description:

Hitrex 15mg Injection is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis where it helps prevent further joint damage. It is also used to treat severe forms of a skin disease called psoriasis, in the treatment of various cancers, and in the treatment of Crohn's disease.

Hitrex 15mg Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. It may be used by itself or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary 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 your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, indigestion, los of appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, hair loss, and low blood platelets. Your doctor may advise you to take folic acid to reduce some of these. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is powerful medicine, and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. This medicine may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. Your doctor will advise you on regular blood tests to check for these.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have stomach, 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 healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. You and your partner should avoid becoming pregnant or fathering a child for several months after your treatment with it has stopped. Your doctor may perform several tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and physical examinations both before and during treatment with this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Hitrex

Low blood platelets
Mouth sore
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatiguedness
Hair loss

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Hitrex 15mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Hitrex 15mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Hitrex 15mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hitrex 15mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hitrex 15mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hitrex 15mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Hitrex 15mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hitrex 15mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Hitrex 15mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Can Hitrex 15mg Injection cause mouth ulcers?

Affirmative, Hitrex 15mg Injection can cause a sore mouth and mouth ulcers as side effects in some cases. Taking folic acid along with this medicine may help in reducing the ulcers. Ask your doctor if the dose can be reduced as dose reduction may further help in reducing the ulcers.

Why do I have to take folic acid with Hitrex 15mg Injection?

Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and Hitrex 15mg Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of Hitrex 15mg Injection such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.

Why do I need to take regular blood tests while taking Hitrex 15mg Injection?

Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to Hitrex 15mg Injection and monitor you for side effects. You will need to regularly check your liver function and your blood counts (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets). Your doctor may also order additional tests depending on the results.

Can Hitrex 15mg Injection use make me more prone to infections?

Hitrex 15mg Injection may decrease the activity of your immune system. As a result, you may develop serious infections. There have been rare reports which suggest occurrence of serious lung infections with Hitrex 15mg Injection use. If you have an active infection, Hitrex 15mg Injection should be used with extreme caution.

Can Hitrex 15mg Injection affect fertility?

Affirmative, Hitrex 15mg Injection may affect fertility in both males and females. It may cause a decrease in sperm count in males and menstrual disturbances in females. No need to worry, these effects are reversible and disappear once the therapy is discontinued.

What to do if I am planning to become pregnant and my husband is taking Hitrex 15mg Injection?

You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking Hitrex 15mg Injection. Also, it is advised that pregnancy should be further avoided for a minimum of 3 months after the therapy as it can lead to serious fetal abnormalities.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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