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What is the class of drug that Methotrexate belongs to?
Methotrexate is a steroid, too.
(1) Methotrexate acts as an effective steroid-sparing drug.
Is Methotrexate a biologic, in addition to the above? Methotrexate is usually the first prescribed drug. However, your doctor may prescribe a biologic drug if it doesn't work well enough. Biologics are not able to cure RA but can significantly slow down its progression. They have fewer side effects that older drugs. Biologics can sometimes be administered alone.
Methotrexate is a chemo-drug.
Methotrexate, when used to treat inflammatory arthritis, is not considered chemotherapy. It is a DMARD (Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug). It is a chemotherapy medication. There is a big difference between being on chemotherapy and taking a low dose drug used in cancer treatment.
Methotrexate is an immunosuppressive medication?
Low dose MTX has been used as an immunosuppressive therapy. There is a belief that RA patients who take MTX have a higher risk of infection and a greater severity of illness [33].
What drugs should not be taken with methotrexate?
How long can you stay on methotrexate?
Can you skip a week of methotrexate?
How does methotrexate make you feel?
How dangerous is methotrexate?
Can methotrexate affect your eyes?
How do you know if methotrexate is working?
How common is hair loss with methotrexate?
What happens if you don't take folic acid with methotrexate?
What can I take for a headache while on methotrexate?
Is Methotrexate a strong drug?
How soon after taking methotrexate Do you feel sick?
Why is methotrexate given Intrathecally?
Can methotrexate cause brain damage?
How long can you take methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis?
What foods should you avoid when taking methotrexate?
- Do not drink alcohol.
- Do not take folic acid supplements including prenatal vitamins.
- Avoid Folic Acid rich foods (see Low Folic Acid Diet sheet)
- Do not have intercourse ( use contraception for at least 3 months following.
What are the long term effects of methotrexate?
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