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Methotrexate
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate T/P | T: antineoplastic P: Antimetabolite/immunosuppresant/follic acid analog |
| Methotrexate MOA | Interferes with the specific S phase cycle of cell replication by blocking the enzyme which converts folic acid to folate. |
| How is Methotrexate presumed to work with RA?> | Believed to slow the progression of RA through adenosine |
| Adverse effects of Methotrexate | N/V, stomatitis, anorexia, rash, HA, BM suppression, hepatotoxic, pulmonary toxic, PCP, PNA, opportunistic infections |
| Methotrexate with food | Absorption of methotrexate is delayed with food. |
| Echinacea increases risk of | Hepatoxicity. |
| Caffeine may do what to Methotrexate | Caffeine may decrease effects of methotrexate |
| Contraindications to Methotrexate | Ulcerative stomatitis, diarrhea, pancytopenia, active infections, NSAIDs |
| Lab tests for Methotrexate | CBC, platelets, RFTs, LFTs, |
| What must be avoided with Methotrexate ? | Alcohol, supplements that contain folate. |
| When should the provider be notified? | Diarrhea, mouth sores, SOB, muscle weakness, confusion, seizures. |