PRAC Proposes New Measures to Avoid Methotrexate Dosing Errors PRAC Proposes New Measures to Avoid Methotrexate Dosing Errors
The measures aim to prevent misunderstandings of the dosing schedule that have led to patients taking the medicine daily instead of weekly for inflammatory diseases.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 12, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Alert Source Type: news
Otrexup PFS (Methotrexate Injection) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - July 9, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Acute versus chronic methotrexate poisoning; a cross-sectional study - Ahmadzadeh A, Zamani N, Hassanian-Moghaddam H, Hadeiy SK, Parhizgar P.
BACKGROUND: Data is limited on comparison of acute and chronic methotrexate (MTX) poisoning. Methotrexate is an anti-folate drug that may be prescribed in some malignant or chronic inflammatory conditions. The aim of the current study was to compare signs ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 6, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Medical News Today: How does methotrexate affect pregnancy?
It is not safe to take methotrexate during pregnancy. The drug affects folic acid levels in the body and can lead to birth abnormalities. In this article, we look at the effects of taking methotrexate during conception or pregnancy, how to stay safe, and alternative medications. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Is chemotherapy effective for rheumatoid arthritis?
Chemotherapy drugs, such as methotrexate, are one of the first-line treatments for people with rheumatoid arthritis. These drugs can help relieve symptoms and prevent further joint damage. However, they can cause a number of side effects, and doctors will closely monitor people on these drugs. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 20, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: news
Infection Risk Lower With Certain Psoriasis Treatments
MONDAY, May 13, 2019 -- For patients with psoriasis treated with systemic medications, the risk for serious infection is reduced for new users of apremilast, etanercept, and ustekinumab versus methotrexate, according to a study published online May... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 13, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Why Methotrexate Should Be a Prerequisite to Biologics in RA Why Methotrexate Should Be a Prerequisite to Biologics in RA
This editorial explores the rationale behind considering subcutaneous methotrexate prior to recommending biologic therapies in rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news
PsA: Where Does Methotrexate Fit In? (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Phase III, placebo-controlled study shows adding methotrexate only benefits patients with greater psoriatic symptoms (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - February 26, 2019 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Psoriatic Arthritis: What Role for Methotrexate?
(MedPage Today) -- Trial data indicates it helps with some symptoms, for others not so much (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - February 18, 2019 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Methotrexate Added to Biologic Eases Inflamed Skin Methotrexate Added to Biologic Eases Inflamed Skin
The combination of methotrexate and anti-TNF therapy can improve clinical response in patients with severe hidradenitis suppurativa, first results from a new study demonstrate.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Tofacitinib Benefits Sustained for Two Years in Patients With RA
MONDAY, Feb. 4, 2019 -- The clinical benefits of tofacitinib in combination with methotrexate are sustained over two years among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Jan. 22 in Arthritis&... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 4, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
EMedHome's Clinical Pearl: Risk of Methotrexate Failure for Ectopic Pregnancy
No abstract available (Source: Emergency Medicine News)
Source: Emergency Medicine News - February 1, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: EMedHome's Clinical Pearl Source Type: news
Methotrexate Well Tolerated, Effective for Psoriasis in Chinese
THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2019 -- Methotrexate is well tolerated and effective for psoriasis in a Chinese population and is more effective for those without psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Dermatology.
Kexiang... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 31, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
GI Case Quiz: Ileocolonic Anastomosis a Success, New Symptoms Arise
What might cause severe abdominal bloating& diarrhea 3 years after ileocolonic resection and adalimumab/methotrexate treatment? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - January 30, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
