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What is Ebetrexat

Ebetrexat interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
Ebetrexat is used to treat certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. Ebetrexat is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Ebetrexat is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
Ebetrexat may also be used for purposes not listed in Ebetrexat guide.

Ebetrexat side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Ebetrexat and call your doctor at once if you have:

Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine.
Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Ebetrexat dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia:

Induction: 3.3 mg/m2/day orally or IM.
Maintenance (during remission): 15 mg/m2 IM or orally twice a week.
Alternate remission dosing: 2.5 mg/kg IV every 14 days.

Usual Adult Dose for Choriocarcinoma:

15 to 30 mg IM or orally daily for 5 days. Repeat courses 3 to 5 times with a rest period of greater than or equal to 1 week between courses, until any manifesting toxic symptoms subside.
Effectiveness of therapy is ordinarily evaluated by 24 hour quantitative analysis of urinary chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which generally will return to normal or less than 50 intl units/24 hours usually after the third or fourth course and usually followed by a complete resolution of measurable lesions in 4 to 6 weeks. One to two courses of Ebetrexat after normalization of hCG is usually recommended.

Usual Adult Dose for Trophoblastic Disease:

15 to 30 mg IM or orally daily for 5 days. Repeat courses 3 to 5 times with a rest period of greater than or equal to 1 week between courses, until any manifesting toxic symptoms subside.
Effectiveness of therapy is ordinarily evaluated by 24 hour quantitative analysis of urinary chorionic gonadotropin, which generally will return to normal or less than 50 intl units/24 hours usually after the third or fourth course and usually followed by a complete resolution of measurable lesions in 4 to 6 weeks. One to two courses of Ebetrexat after normalization of hCG is usually recommended.

Usual Adult Dose for Lymphoma:

For Burkitt's tumor in Stages I-II: 10 to 25 mg orally once a day for 4 to 8 days
Malignant lymphoma in Stage III: 0.625 to 2.5 mg/kg orally daily as a part of combination chemotherapy.
Treatment in all stages usually consists of several courses of the drug interposed with 7 to 10 day rest periods.

Usual Adult Dose for Meningeal Leukemia:

12 mg/m2 intrathecally every 2 to 5 days until the cell count of the CSF returns to normal. At this point, one additional dose is advisable. Administration at intervals of less than 1 week may result in increased subacute toxicity.

Usual Adult Dose for Mycosis Fungoides:

2.5 to 10 mg PO daily or 50 mg IM once a week or 25 mg IM twice a week.

Usual Adult Dose for Osteosarcoma:

Initial Dose: 12 g/m2 intravenously as a 4 hour infusion. If this dose is not adequate to achieve a peak serum concentration of 1000 micromolar at the end of the infusion, the dose may be increased to 15 g/m2.
Treatments may occur at 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, 16, 29, 30, 44, and 45 weeks after surgery.
If the patient is vomiting or unable to tolerate oral medication, leucovorin should be added to this regimen at the same dose and schedule as the Ebetrexat.

Usual Adult Dose for Psoriasis:

Single Dose: 10 to 25 mg/week orally, subcutaneously, IM, or IV until adequate response is achieved.
Divided Dose: 2.5 mg orally, IM, or IV every 12 hours for 3 doses once a week.
Maximum weekly dose: 30 mg.

Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Single dose: 7.5 mg orally weekly.
Divided dose: 2.5 mg orally every 12 hours for 3 doses once a week.
Maximum weekly dose: 20 mg
Patients may be switched from oral Ebetrexat to weekly subcutaneous injections taking into account the increased bioavailability relative to the oral formulation.

Usual Adult Dose for Neoplastic Diseases:

I.V.: Range is wide from 30-40 mg/m2/week to 100-12,000 mg/m2 with leucovorin rescue

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia:

100 mg/m2 over 1 hour followed by a 35 hour infusion delivering 900 mg/m2/day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dermatomyositis:

15 to 20 mg/m2 orally once weekly.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Meningeal Leukemia:

less than 4 months: 3 mg/dose intrathecally.
greater than or equal to 4 months less than 1 year: 6 mg/dose intrathecally.
greater than or equal to 1 year less than 2 years: 8 mg/dose intrathecally.
greater than or equal to 2 years less than 3 years: 10 mg/dose intrathecally.
greater than or equal to 3 years: 12 mg/dose intrathecally.
The dose may be administered every 2 to 5 days until CSF counts return to normal followed by a dose administered once weekly for 2 weeks and monthly thereafter. Administration at intervals of less than 1 week may result in increased subacute toxicity.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Neoplastic Diseases:

7.5 to 30 mg/m2 IM or orally every 2 weeks.
Alternate dosing: 10 to 18,000 mg/m2 IV bolus or continuous infusion over 6 to 42 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

5 to 15 mg/m2 IM or orally once weekly.
Subcutaneous injection for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: 10 mg/m2 subcutaneously once weekly.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Solid Tumors:

less than 12 years: 12000 mg/m2 IV.
greater than or equal to 12 years: 8000 mg/m2 IV.
Maximum dose: 18 grams.

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References

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Ebetrexat - Frequently asked Questions

Can Ebetrexat be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Ebetrexat?

Many drugs can interact with Ebetrexat. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your medications and any you start or stop using during treatment with Ebetrexat, especially:

This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with Ebetrexat. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Who should not take Ebetrexat?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Ebetrexat. Do not use Ebetrexat to treat psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if you have:

Ebetrexat is sometimes used to treat cancer even when patients do have one of the conditions listed above. Your doctor will decide if this treatment is right for you.

To make sure Ebetrexat is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Ebetrexat can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use Ebetrexat to treat psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.

Use birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using Ebetrexat, whether you are a man or a woman. Ebetrexat use by either parent may cause birth defects.

If you are a man, use a condom to keep from causing a pregnancy while you are using Ebetrexat. Continue using condoms for at least 90 days after your treatment ends.

If you are a woman, use an effective form of birth control while you are taking Ebetrexat, and for at least one cycle of ovulation after your treatment ends.

Do not give this medicine to a child without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take Ebetrexat?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

You must use the correct dose of Ebetrexat for your condition. Ebetrexat is sometimes taken once or twice per week and not every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Some people have died after taking Ebetrexat every day by accident. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your dose of Ebetrexat or how often to take it.

Use Ebetrexat regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Ebetrexat can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. Your blood will need to be tested often, and you may need an occasional liver biopsy. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results of these tests.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Can Ebetrexat be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Ebetrexat be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Ebetrexat, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Ebetrexat. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

Patient reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet


Four patients reported side effects

Does the Ebetrexat Have Any Side Effects?
Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Ebetrexat. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Ebetrexat.
Patients%
No side effects3
75.0%
It has side effects1
25.0%


One patient reported price estimates

Do you think The Price of Ebetrexat is Worth It?
Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Ebetrexat medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients%
Expensive1
100.0%


Fifteen patients reported frequency of use

How often should I take Ebetrexat?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Ebetrexat should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
3 times in a day6
40.0%
Once in a day4
26.7%
Twice in a day3
20.0%
4 times in a day2
13.3%


24 patients reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Ebetrexat May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
1-5mg20
83.3%
6-10mg3
12.5%
11-50mg1
4.2%


Eight patients reported time for results

How long will I use Ebetrexat before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Ebetrexat. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Ebetrexat kindly click here
Patients%
1 day3
37.5%
> 3 month2
25.0%
2 days1
12.5%
5 days1
12.5%
1 month1
12.5%


One patient reported administration

When is the best condition to take Ebetrexat: Before or after food?
Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Ebetrexat is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients%
After food1
100.0%


Fifteen patients reported age

Patients%
46-606
40.0%
> 603
20.0%
30-453
20.0%
16-292
13.3%
1-51
6.7%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology