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anyone know what injectable methotrexate (trexall) is used for?

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Many uses!: Injectable mtx is used in many autoimmune diseases with great effect.  The drug is given IV in high doses to treat cancer.  In much lower doses, given subcutaneously like insulin, with fewer side-effects than the same oral dose, does not go to the liver. And you absorb 100%, not the 40-90% when taken by mouth. Great drug.

Question 2

how effective is methotrexate (trexall) for treating sarcoidosis?

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It can help:  It may help some patients but it doesn't always work. There's no specific medication for sarcoid, but we use corticosteroids,  colchicine, Biologics, depending on the manifestation of the sarcoidosis

Question 3

what is trexall (methotrexate) used for?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Trexall (methotrexate) is used to treat cancer, severe psoriasis &amp; severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 4

what is the generic form of trexall (methotrexate)?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Rheumatrex (methotrexate) or Methotrexate.

Question 5

do you need a prescription for trexall (methotrexate)?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Yes, a prescription is required for Trexall (methotrexate).

Question 6

how effective is methotrexate (trexall) for treating ankylosing spondylitis?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Trexall (methotrexate) has been used successfully in treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 7

how can i stop my allergies?

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Avoid and treat: You can often lessen symptoms with avoidance and medications. To certain allergens you can greatly lessen sensitivity with specific allergen immunotherapy. You can lessen all ige mediated reactions with Omalizumab (xolair). As allergists we usually recommend various combinations of these depending on severity and duration of symptoms as well as comorbidities (other medical problems).

Question 8

why do you develop an allergy?

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Genetics: Simple answer: most who develop allergy it is because of genetics and environmental exposure to allergens. In reality it is much more complex than this.

Question 9

should i worry about allergies?

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If too many symptoms: Hay fever (allergies) is usually due to pollens that are in the air. Some people are allergic to molds and other substances. One can wear a mask when working outdoors or when hiking. Avoid playing outdoors when the pollen or smog levels are high. Medicines such as Claritin otc, zyrtec otc, or prescription eye drops and nasal steroid sprays are helpful. Allergy shots are another option.

Question 10

ragweed allergies, how to deal?

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Meds, Avoidance: Ragweed allergy presents with congestion, running, itching (eyes and nose), and post-nasal drip (season from August to first frost). See an Allergist in order to confirm suspicion. Intranasal steroid sprays and non-sedating antihistamines can be helpful as well as avoidance measures (keeping car and house windows close, avoid high pollen counts). Also allergy shots or new sublingual tablets.

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