Methotrexate

Generic arthritis drug comes up short against inflammation in heart disease

Giving a generic anti-inflammatory drug widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis to people who previously had a heart attack or stroke worked no better than placebo in preventing another cardiovascular event, researchers reported Saturday at a scientific meeting.

How to Get the Most from Methotrexate (MTX) Treatment for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient?—MTX in the Treat-to-Target Strategy

MTX is a remarkable drug with a unique place in the pharmacotherapeutic management of RA.

Methotrexate an Old Drug with New Tricks

Methotrexate (MTX) is the first line drug for the treatment of a number of rheumatic and non-rheumatic disorders. It is currently used as an anchor disease, modifying anti-rheumatic drug in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Despite the development of numerous new targeted therapies, MTX remains the backbone of RA therapy due to its potent efficacy and tolerability.

Understanding Methotrexate

Methotrexate is one of the most commonly prescribed arthritis medicines. Learn what to expect if you take it.

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

Methotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is the most commonly used drug for systemic rheumatic diseases worldwide and is the first drug a physician will prescribe for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. But despite its use by millions of people, there is not robust data on the rates of the side effects of the drug.

10 Things Parents Should Know About Methotrexate

Methotrexate isn’t new – it’s been used for more than two decades to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Studies consistently show it’s safe and effective, and it’s the most commonly prescribed DMARD for JIA.

Versus Arthritis

Methotrexate can be given to people with various types of arthritis and related conditions...

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Methotrexate comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Your doctor will tell you how often you should take methotrexate. The schedule depends on the condition you have and on how your body responds to the medication. Your doctor may tell you to take methotrexate on a rotating schedule that alternates several days when you take methotrexate with several days or weeks when you do not take the medication. Follow these directions carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not know when to take your medication.