Lanthanum Carbonate Tablets and Trexall

• Generic Name: lanthanum carbonate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, chewable
• Other Brand Names: Fosrenol

Lanthanum carbonate is used to lower phosphate levels in patients with end stage kidney disease. High levels of phosphate can make it hard for your body to absorb calcium, which can cause serious medical problems.

Lanthanum carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: methotrexate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Rheumatrex Dose Pack, Trexall, Xatmep, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free

Trexall 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.

Trexall is used to treat certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. This medicine is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Trexall is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Trexall may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.