How is Methotrexate Injection dosed?
Methotrexate injection is usually given under the skin (subcutaneous route) or into a muscle, vein, or spine. The dose and frequency of administration depend on the medical condition being treated and the individual patient's response to the medication. For self-administration at home, the medicine comes with a patient information leaflet that provides detailed instructions for proper use. It is important to rotate injection sites and follow the instructions carefully to minimize skin problems. Please consult with a healthcare professional for specific dosing information, as the dosage may vary based on the individual patient's medical history, current medications, and other factors.
What is the dosage form of Methotrexate Injection?
Methotrexate injection is provided as a solution. The dose depends on the medical condition being treated, body size, and individual patient needs. For polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, the starting dose is 10 milligrams per meter squared (mg/m2) once per week. For psoriasis, the starting dose for adults is 10 to 25 mg once per week, and for children, the use and dose are determined by a doctor. For rheumatoid arthritis, the starting dose for adults is 7.5 mg once per week, and for children, the use and dose are determined by a doctor. It is essential to follow the instructions provided by a healthcare professional and to contact a doctor or pharmacist for instructions if a dose is missed or forgotten.
What medications are contraindication with Methotrexate Injection?
Methotrexate injection subcutaneous route may have contraindications with diabetes, liver disease, obesity, peptic ulcers, and ulcerative colitis. Additionally, it should be used with caution in patients with bone marrow, liver, or kidney problems. Consult a healthcare professional before using methotrexate injection subcutaneous route in combination with other medications. Always follow the instructions from a healthcare professional and read the patient information leaflet provided with the medication.
How is Methotrexate Injection administered?
Methotrexate injection is administered by a nurse or other trained health professional in a hospital or cancer treatment center. It can be given as a shot under the skin, into a muscle, into a vein, or into the spine (back or neck). For patients using the Otrexup闁, Rasuvo, or Reditrex injection at home, the medicine comes with a patient information leaflet that should be read and followed carefully. It is given as a shot under the skin, usually on the stomach or thigh, and should be given in a different body area each time to prevent skin problems from the injection.
What are common precautions when taking Methotrexate Injection?
When taking methotrexate injection, common precautions include:
- Use with caution if you have diabetes, liver disease, obesity, peptic ulcers, or ulcerative colitis, as it may cause side effects to become worse.
- Use with caution if you have an infection, as it may decrease your ability to fight an infection.
- Follow proper use guidelines, which include receiving the medicine from a nurse or other trained health professional in a hospital or cancer treatment center, and rotating injection sites to prevent skin problems.
- Be cautious when using sharp objects and avoid contact sports or situations where bruising or injury could occur.
- Avoid live vaccines while being treated with methotrexate and for some time after stopping treatment, as methotrexate may lower your body's resistance and the vaccine may not work as well or you might get the infection the vaccine is meant to prevent.
Remember to consult your doctor for medical advice about side effects and follow their instructions.