Methotrexate is used to treat leukemia and certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, lung, or uterus.
Methotrexate is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
甲氨蝶呤还用于治疗儿童的活跃的多体疗程幼小类风湿性关节炎。
Methotrexate is sometimes given when other medicines have not been effective.
Methotrexate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
用途
What isRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)used for?
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Collagen Vascular Disease
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Felty's Syndrome
- Psoriatic Arthropathy
- Rheumatoid Lung
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Choriocarcinoma
- Trophoblastic Disease
- Meningeal Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Burkitt's Tumor
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)?
You should not use methotrexate if you are allergic to it.You may not be able to take methotrexate if you have:
- alcoholism, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease;
- low blood cell counts;
- a weak immune system or bone marrow disorder; or
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Methotrexate is sometimes used to treat cancer in people who have a condition listed above.你的医生将决定如果这种治疗是正确的for you.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- liver problems, especially fluid in your stomach (ascites);
- kidney disease;
- lung problems, especially fluid in the lungs (pleural effusion);
- radiation treatments; or
- a stomach ulcer or ulcerative colitis.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.Methotrexate may cause injury or death to an unborn baby and should not be used during pregnancy to treat arthritis or psoriasis.However, methotrexate is sometimes used to treat cancer during pregnancy.
Methotrexate can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
- If you are a woman,you may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using methotrexate and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
- If you are a man,use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
- Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using methotrexate.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However,it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because methotrexate may harm the baby if a pregnancy does occur.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine,and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
Do not give this medicine to a child without the advice of a doctor.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects ofRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction(hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat)or a severe skin reaction(fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Methotrexate can cause serious or fatal side effects.马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- sudden chest pain, wheezing, dry cough, cough with mucus, chest pain, feeling short of breath;
- fever, chills, swollen lymph glands, night sweats, weight loss;
- blisters or ulcers in your mouth, red or swollen gums, trouble swallowing;
- vomiting, diarrhea, blood in your urine or stools;
- skin changes such as redness, warmth, swelling, or oozing;
- low blood cell counts--fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath;
- kidney problems--little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles;
- liver problems--swelling around your midsection, right-sided upper stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- nerve problems--confusion, weakness, drowsiness, coordination problems, feeling irritable, headache, neck stiffness, vision problems, loss of movement in any part of your body, seizure; or
- signs of tumor cell breakdown--tiredness, weakness, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fast or slow heart rate, tingling in your hands and feet or around your mouth.
Common side effects may include:
- fever, chills, tiredness, not feeling well;
- low blood cell counts;
- mouth sores;
- nausea, stomach pain;
- abnormal liver function tests;
- hair loss;
- burning skin lesions; or
- being more sensitive to light.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.Methotrexate may cause injury or death to an unborn baby and should not be used during pregnancy to treat arthritis or psoriasis.However, methotrexate is sometimes used to treat cancer during pregnancy.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine,and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
互动
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using methotrexate,or you could develop a serious infection. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.
Methotrexate could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)?
UseRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
YOU MAY NOT NEED TO TAKE METHOTREXATE EVERY DAY.This medicine is sometimes taken only once per week, or 2 to 4 times per week. Some conditions are treated daily for just a few days followed by a rest period of 1 week or longer before taking the medicine again.
您必须使用正确的剂量。Some people have died after incorrectly taking methotrexate every day.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Measureliquid medicinecarefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Methotrexate can be toxic to your organs, and may lower your blood cell counts.You will need frequent medical tests, and you may need an occasional liver biopsy or chest X-ray.Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.
If you need to be sedated for dental work,tell your dentist you currently use methotrexate.
Store methotrexate at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
You may storeXatmepin a refrigerator or at room temperature. Avoid freezing or high heat. Throw away any unused Xatmep after 60 days if kept at room temperature.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose of methotrexate.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onRheumatrex Dose Pack(Oral)?
过量症状可能包括瘀伤或不寻常的出血，口腔溃疡，呕吐，小或没有排尿，血腥或焦油粪便，或咳出血液或呕吐物看起来像咖啡渣。
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