Methotrexate Tablets
Methotrexate tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and skin.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Methotrexate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
Supply requirements for Methotrexate Tablets depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Methotrexate Tablets details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Psoriasis · Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
- Alternative names
- rheumatrex
- Therapeutic class
- Folate Analog Antimetabolite
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic and Antirheumatic
- Known off-label uses
- ectopic pregnancy; crohn's disease
- Minor side effects
- nausea; mouth sores; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; elevated liver enzymes; alopecia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 3–6 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; Penicillin; Trimethoprim
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
pregnancy; severe renal impairment; severe bone marrow suppression; chronic liver disease
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary fibrosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe pancytopenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Methotrexate tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and skin.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, preventing synthesis of tetrahydrofolate required for DNA synthesis inside cellular structures.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic and abortifacient. Highly contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Methotrexate Tablets is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Methotrexate.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.