Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Methotrexate Tablet

Methotrexate Tablet

Generic namemethotrexate
Drug classAntimetabolites, Antipsoriatics, Antirheumatics, Other immunosuppressants
FormsOral tablets (2.5 mg)

Methotrexate is a prescription medicine that interferes with the growth of certain cells in the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells. It is referred to as a cytotoxic medicine, most commonly used to kill cells in tumors.

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