Methotrexate (Non-Cancer)

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Immune Suppressant		Adult

Methotrexate (Non-Cancer) - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

Folic acid tablet may be prescribed by your doctor to prevent or decrease some of these side effects. It is usually taken the day after Methotrexate.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist about any symptoms that becomes bothersome.

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the rare but severe side effects:

liver problems - possible symptoms are dark urine, feeling tired, lack of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, light-coloured stools, vomiting, or yellow skin or eyes
breathlessness or persistent dry cough
frequent and recurrent mouth ulcers or severe sore throat that does not heal within 3 days

Inform your healthcare professional if:

You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding:

Methotrexate may impair fertility in both men and women. Both men and women of childbearing age must use a reliable method of contraception to avoid the risk of an unplanned pregnancy as Methotrexate can cause serious defects to unborn child.
Low amount of Methotrexate passes into human breast milk and may cause serious unwanted effects to the child. You should not breastfeed if you are taking Methotrexate.

You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies
Avoid raw (e.g. sashimi) or half-cooked foods (e.g. half-boiled eggs) to prevent food poisoning.
Alcohol may interact with Methotrexate and increase the risk of liver toxicity. It should be avoided if possible or kept to minimum amount as suggested by your doctor.
Immunization status should be current before starting the medicine. Always consult your doctor before going for immunisation.