Methotrexate
FDA Approved: * August 10, 1959Pharm Company: * MAYNE PHARMA USA
Category: Cancer
Methotrexate (MTX), formerly known as amethopterin, is a chemotherapy agent and immune-system suppressant.[4] It is used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and ectopic pregnancy and for medical abortions.[4] Types of cancers it is used for include breast cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, lymphoma, gestational trophoblastic disease, and osteosarcoma.[4] Types of autoimmune diseases it is used for include psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn... [wikipedia]
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When I take Methotrexate (7.5 mg.) for my RA treatment, I get these swollen areas in the tissue, on my lower leg and som...
10 REPLIESI've been diagnosed with RA. Been on methotrexate about a year then started getting skin problems, always at dermato...
7 REPLIESHello, I take .6 ml methotrexate weekly plus plaquenil and sulfasalazine. I've been completely knocked out with a he...
6 REPLIESI have the beginning signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis and my doctor has prescribed Methotrexate. I have been on Coumadin fo...
5 REPLIESI have been on Methotrexate and folic acid for 3 weeks. Started with three 2.5 mg tablets of MTX for two weeks, then up ...
5 REPLIESMy daughter has lupus. How long does she need to take Methotrexate? Her hair has thinned as well. she takes it 1x a week...
4 REPLIESIs the medication Methotrexate a steroid ? ## No, if falls under the DMARD category. (Disease Modifying Anti-Rhuematic D...
4 REPLIESHas anyone experienced an increase in their creatine level since taking Methotrexate or had any kidney damage as a resul...
3 REPLIESHow long can Methotrexate keep your liver enzymes elevated? ## My doctor monitors my liver enzymes carefully. If we see ...
2 REPLIESI have just stated using methotrexate injections for RA after using tablets which gave me mouth ulcers and nausea. Have ...
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