methotrexate

Uses• psoriasis
• rheumatoid arthritis
Contraindications,
drug interactions
or cautions
Contraindications
• pregnancy, blood dyscrasias, liver dysfunction, alcoholism
Drug interactions
• NSAIDs, phenytoin, sulfonamides, antibiotics
Adverse Effects (common and severe)• bone marrow
• liver
• lung
• kidney toxicities
• diarrhea
• ulcerative stomatitis
• malignant lymphomas
• tumor lysis syndrome
• skin reactions
• opportunistic infections
• nausea
• abdominal distress
• malaise
• undue fatigue
• chills
Instructions and dose
(initial; typical)
2.5mg; 7.5mg one time every week
Monitoring• complete blood count
• liver function test
• renal function test
Source of Suggestion
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
(Added on August, 2015)