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Trexject TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: methotrexate

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TREXJECT methotrexate (as sodium) 20mg/0.40mL solution for injection pre-filled syringe

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Psoriasis Therapy (see WARNING box): TREXJECT may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. However, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy (see WARNING box): Management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of NSAIDs and one or more disease modifying drugs. Aspirin, NSAIDs and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of NSAIDs including salicylate has not been fully explored. Steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. Combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. Rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Subcutaneous
  • Yellow-brown, clear solution, free from turbidity, practically free from visible particles

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 pre-filled syringe pack
  • 12 pre-filled syringes pack
  • 24 pre-filled syringes pack
  • 4 pre-filled syringes pack
  • 6 pre-filled syringes pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient methotrexate

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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