Comprehensive Overview of Methotrexate: Indications, Administration, and Monitoring

The text provides a comprehensive overview of Methotrexate, an anti-metabolite used in chemotherapy and immunosuppression for various conditions. It covers its indications, mechanism of action, administration, adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring, toxicity management, and the importance of patient education. Methotrexate is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, various types of cancers, and autoimmune diseases, but it is contraindicated in pregnancy and certain medical conditions. It is administered orally or through injection and requires close monitoring for adverse effects. The text emphasizes the importance of an interprofessional healthcare team to ensure optimal therapeutic results for patients using Methotrexate.

• Methotrexate is an anti-metabolite used in chemotherapy and immunosuppression for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, various types of cancers, and autoimmune diseases.
• It is contraindicated in pregnancy and certain medical conditions, and its administration requires close monitoring for adverse effects.
• The text emphasizes the importance of an interprofessional healthcare team to ensure optimal therapeutic results for patients using Methotrexate.