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ALLtrex 50mg Injection

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 13 Oct 2025 | 04:22 PM (IST)
ALLtrex 50mg Injection is a medicine used for treatment of cancer in various parts of the body such as breasts, head, neck, lungs, blood, bone, lymph, and uterus. It may be used with other medicines as part of combination therapy.
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General Information

Contains

Methotrexate (50mg)

Marketer

Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

ALLtrex 50mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. 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 nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, tiredness, mouth sores, and decreased white blood cells. 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 a very strong 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 regular blood tests to check for these.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if 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 of ALLtrex Injection

Benefits of ALLtrex Injection

Treatment of Cancer
ALLtrex 50mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antimetabolites and is referred to as a cytotoxic. It works by slowing the growth of cancer cells in the body. It is used to treat a wide range of cancers such as acute leukemias, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and solid tumors found in breast, lung, bladder, head and neck as well as cervical, ovarian and testicular cancer. It may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of ALLtrex Injection

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
Common side effects of ALLtrex
  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tiredness
  • Mouth sore
  • Decreased white blood cell count

How to use ALLtrex Injection

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

How ALLtrex Injection works

ALLtrex 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking an enzyme (dihydrofolate reductase) involved in DNA synthesis in cancer cells. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

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Quick tips

  • ALLtrex 50mg Injection helps treat various types of cancer such as blood cancer, bone cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and testicular cancer.
  • Take it once a week, on the same day every week.
  • Drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated while taking this  medication.
  • Always take folic acid as advised by your doctor. This will help lessen the side effects of this medicine.
  • It may take 6 to 8 weeks for ALLtrex 50mg Injection to work. Keep taking the medication as prescribed.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of side effects.
  • It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after your last dose.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood test done to monitor your kidney function, liver function and level of blood cells in your blood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with ALLtrex 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
ALLtrex 50mg Injection 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

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
ALLtrex 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
ALLtrex 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
ALLtrex 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ALLtrex 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
ALLtrex 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ALLtrex 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of ALLtrex 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking ALLtrex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Filgrastim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Methotrexate. Please consult with your doctor. Methotrexate may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.
Severe

Sargramostim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Methotrexate from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Severe

Lenograstim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy.
Severe

Molgramostim (Injection Route)

Do not consume Methotrexate from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Please consult your doctor.
Severe

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, ALLtrex 50mg 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.
Folic acid is required to make new cells in the body and ALLtrex 50mg Injection decreases the folic acid levels in the body. Folic acid can help reduce some of the common side effects of ALLtrex 50mg Injection such as mouth ulcers, hair loss, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, fatigue, anemia and liver problems.
Regular blood tests will help your doctor to check your response to ALLtrex 50mg 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.
ALLtrex 50mg 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 ALLtrex 50mg Injection use. If you have an active infection, ALLtrex 50mg Injection should be used with extreme caution.
Yes, ALLtrex 50mg 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.
You should avoid pregnancy if your husband is taking ALLtrex 50mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glutamic Acid Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Antimetabolite- Methotrexate

References

  1. Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 944-46.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 887-90.
  3. Methotrexate [Prescribing Information]. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; 2021. [Accessed 04 Aug. 2023] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Miracalus Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: 213, Shivai Dongre Industrial Premises, Andheri - Kurla Road, Andheri(E), Mumbai - 400 072, Maharashtra, India.

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Country of origin: India
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