Commonly Rx Drugs - MTX Flashcards
1
Q
What is MTX? (1)
A
Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)
2
Q
What treatment is prescribed as adjunct therapy to MTX? (1)
A
Folic acid (given on a different to MTX day)
3
Q
What is the usual dose of MTX? (1)
A
Once weekly dose.
4
Q
How is MTX excreted? (1)
A
Kidneys
5
Q
What are the common interactions with MTX?
A
6
Q
What is the risk of taking MTX? (3)
A
Toxicity - Blood, liver + pulmonary.
