Methotrexate sodium 2.5mg; scored tabs. Be fully familiar with this drug's toxicity before use. Obtain baseline and monitor CBCs for myelosuppression, and hepatic, renal and pulmonary function ...
After inj therapy: 17–64yrs (normal renal function): 20mg once then 10mg every 4–6 hours ... May increase serum lithium, methotrexate levels. ACEIs, diuretics increase renal toxicity risk.
Methotrexate (MTX) has been used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment since 1980. It is the most common effective disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for RA, and is considered to be ...