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Methotrexate

· Trade Name
Trexall

· Generic Name
Methotrexate

· Drug Class
Rheumatoid arthritis medication
Psoriasis medication
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication suppresses immune system by inhibiting enzyme, lymphocyte proliferation

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bone marrow suppression
brain damage
cirrhosis
kidney toxicity
liver toxicity
nerve toxicity
opportunistic infections
pulmonary fibrosis
seizures

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
anemia
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
hair loss
liver damage
nausea
rash
vomiting

Important Notice

This document is not a complete guide and is intended only for general consumer understanding and education. It is not meant to substitute for your physician or pharmacist. Medicues Pharmacy should not be used to indicate drug safety, effectiveness, or the appropriateness of use. Please consult you physician or pharmacist for questions regarding your medication use.

Medication information has been obtained from the Pharmacuetical Physician Prescribing information.

Updated March 9th 2009

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