Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways People taking methotrexate should avoid alcohol because it can increase the risk of liver damage.Some NSAIDs like aspirin should not be taken with ...

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; reduce ...

Trexall (methotrexate) is a prescription oral tablet that’s used to treat certain types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. How often you take Trexall depends on the condition it’s being ...

The European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has recommended new measures to reduce the risk of dosing errors with medicines containing methotrexate.

A widely used treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may offer an unexpected cardiovascular benefit. Methotrexate has been a staple treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for decades, valued for its ability ...

Many U.S. states have implemented bans or restrictions on abortion, including those conducted via medication, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. But some medications that ...

Denise Johnston stood in line at the pharmacy to pick up her monthly prescription of methotrexate, which she takes to relieve pain from her psoriatic arthritis. A month earlier, Johnston, 49, picked ...

Methotrexate is prescribed for psoriasis and certain cancers. It's a generic medication, available as the brand-name drugs Trexall, Xatmep, and more. It comes as an injectable IV solution, ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Soon after she started taking the drug methotrexate in February, Jennifer Crow noticed a significant improvement in her ...

Trexall (methotrexate) is a brand-name oral tablet. It’s prescribed for certain kinds of cancer, arthritis, and psoriasis in adults and some children. The dosage varies depending on the condition ...