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Leflunomide vs. Methotrexate: Uses, Side Effects, and More

Leflunomide and methotrexate are prescription drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methotrexate is also used to treat certain other conditions, including psoriasis. This article explains the ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Segment 6 - Dosing of Methotrexate and Use of Other Agents

The panelists weighed in on the use of newer agents as well as anticoagulants in RA treatment. Dr Fendrick noted his appreciation of the panelists' recognition of the fact that when it comes to agents ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Methotrexate Use Linked to Reduced Mortality in RA

Methotrexate Use Linked to Reduced Mortality in RA Use of methotrexate for one year or more is associated with a reduction in the risk of mortality for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Medscape

When Is it Appropriate to Use Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy in the Emergency Department?

Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent used as medical therapy for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. Although it is most commonly administered intramuscularly, obstetricians may inject the ...
Healio

Oral methotrexate added to usual analgesia reduces pain, stiffness in knee osteoarthritis

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “The disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug methotrexate is the standard-of-care treatment of inflammatory ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Improved CPMs Needed for Guiding Methotrexate Use in RA

The study analyzed 20 clinical prediction models (CPMs) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), all of which were deemed to have a high risk of bias, leading the researchers to urge against their use to guide ...
Healio

Methotrexate does not increase risk for rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Methotrexate use by patients with rheumatoid arthritis was not associated with an increased risk for developing ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Methotrexate Tablets

Methotrexate sodium 2.5mg; scored tabs. Be fully familiar with this drug's toxicity before use. Obtain baseline and monitor CBCs for myelosuppression, and hepatic, renal and pulmonary function; reduce ...
Business Wire

Data Support the Use of KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase) Injection with Methotrexate to Treat Uncontrolled Gout in People With Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) today announced new data that indicate KRYSTEXXA (pegloticase) injection with weekly oral methotrexate effectively treats uncontrolled ...
News Medical

TB screening needed for people on methotrexate who live in at-risk areas

New research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that tuberculosis (TB) screening and ongoing clinical care is needed for people on methotrexate ...
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Tuberculosis screening needed for methotrexate users in at-risk locales

ATLANTA -- New research presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that tuberculosis (TB) screening and ongoing clinical care is needed for people on ...