Methotrexate 2.5mg Tablets 100’s

Indications:

• Cancer treatment, including:

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (maintenance therapy)

  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

  • Breast, head and neck, and other cancers (as per protocol)

• Autoimmune diseases, such as:

  • Severe rheumatoid arthritis (when other treatments are ineffective)

  • Severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

  • Crohn’s disease (off-label, specialist use)

How to take Methotrexate 2.5mg Tablets:

• Oral use only
• Dose varies depending on condition and patient weight/body surface area
• Typically taken once weekly, NOT daily, to reduce risk of toxicity (patients must follow their doctor’s instructions carefully)
• May be given with folic acid supplements to reduce side effects
• Requires ongoing blood tests to monitor safety

Safety Information:

• Contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, severe liver or kidney disease, and in patients with bone marrow suppression
• Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, mouth ulcers, fatigue, dizziness
• Serious risks: liver toxicity, bone marrow suppression, lung inflammation, kidney problems, severe infections
• Regular monitoring of blood counts, liver enzymes, and kidney function is essential
• Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage
• Must not be confused with daily dosing – once-weekly administration is standard for autoimmune conditions

Notice:
Methotrexate 2.5mg Tablets are a prescription-only cytotoxic medicine. Use only under the supervision of an oncologist, rheumatologist, or qualified healthcare professional.