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Ideally you should not drink any alcohol if you are taking methotrexate as the liver will already be working overtime to metabolize the drug and alcohol can cause liver damage under these circumstances. If you must drink, then drink as little as possible.
Due to the potential for harmful interactions you should avoid drinking alchohol, having sexual intercourse, taking vitamins with Folic Acid/Folate, and eating foods high in Folic Acid for one week after receiving Methotrexate.
Methotrexate is believed to stay in the body tissue for as long as 3 months after treatment so it is important to use contrceptives for at least 2 months after treament with Methotrexate.
Ask your doctor for more information also visit http://www.womenandinfants.org/documents/methotrex.pdf
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∙ 9y agoMethotrexate is a prescription medication used for the treatment of Arthritis and other auto immune disorders. Alcohol consumption is not recommended when being treated with methotrexate or for 6 weeks after the discontinuation of the medication.
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∙ 7y agoMethotrexate stays in the system for about a week.
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∙ 7y agoEveryone is different, but you can expect it to be gone in about a week.
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When was Methotrexate first used?
1987
Is methotrexate a chemo medicine?
No, methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy and an immunosuppressant. It is used to treat autoimmune disease and some forms of cancer.
What are the short and long term effects of using alcohol?
went alcohol is used it makes u drunk and u may do something u may regret. team kickface
What analgesic drug is used to treat osteoarthritis but not rheumatoid arthritis?
it is likely that if a person that has RA is taking methotrexate then they wil not be using aspirin. as ther may be a reaction between the two.
Can you take Tylenol and methotrexate?
caution Due to aspirin's effect on platelet aggregation and GI mucosa, aspirin should be used cautiously in patients with thrombocytopenia following treatment with antineoplastic agents due to an increased risk of bleeding.[5717] In general, because certain antineoplastic agents can cause clinically significant thrombocytopenia, they may increase the risk of aspirin-associated bleeding (i.e. GI bleeding, inhibited platelet aggregation, and prolonged bleeding time). Also, aspirin may mask signs of infection such as fever and pain in patients following treatment with antineoplastic agents or immunosuppressives.[6859] Aspirin, ASA should be used with caution in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Although usually seen with large salicylate doses, aspirin may displace mercaptopurine, 6-MP from secondary binding sites, resulting in bone marrow toxicities and blood dyscrasias.[5232] Special consideration should be given to myelosuppressed patients prior to receiving aspirin. Due to the thrombocytopenic effects of methotrexate,[5067] when used as an antineoplastic agent, an additive risk of bleeding may be seen in patients receiving concomitant anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors (also see salicylates), strontium-89 chloride, or thrombolytic agents. Caution should be exercised when salicylates are given in combination with methotrexate. Since both are weak acids, salicylates can impair the renal secretion of methotrexate and increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity. Salicylates can also displace methotrexate from protein-binding sites.[5067] Although the risk for drug interactions with methotrexate is greatest during high-dose methotrexate therapy, it has been recommended that any of these drugs be used cautiously with methotrexate even when methotrexate is used in low doses for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. A significantly higher incidence of leukopenia has been reported in patients taking aspirin during methotrexate therapy. Bismuth subsalicylate may have similar effects. In addition, large doses of salicylates (>= 3-4 g/day) can cause hypoprothrombinemia,[5170] an additional risk factor for bleeding. Caution should be exercised when aspirin is given in combination with methotrexate. Concomitant administration of salicylates with high-dose methotrexate therapy has been reported to elevate and prolong serum concentrations of methotrexate resulting in deaths from severe hematologic and gastrointestinal toxicity. Although the risk for drug interactions with methotrexate is greatest during high-dose methotrexate therapy, it has been recommended that any salicylate be used cautiously with methotrexate even when lower doses of methotrexate are given for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. Elderly patients and patients with renal impairment may be at particular risk. As both methotrexate and salicylates are weak acids, aspirin can impair the renal secretion of methotrexate and increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity. Salicylates can also displace methotrexate from protein-binding sites.[5067] [5232]
What are the positive aspects of alcohol?
Unfortunately, long ago, alcohol was used as a numbing agent for those who went through surgery, and such. Today, alcohol isn't used for much good. Personaly, I don't think that there are any posirrive aspects of alcohol.
Can dental work be done while using methotrexate?
methotrexate will make you more prone to infections and that includes the gums and area around the teeth. I have been on Methotrexate for several years now 10 mg weekly along with 5mg folic acid daily and have had very little trouble from that area. It is best however to keep in front of anything that may feel like it could start to infect because it take longer to get rid of the problem then it used to.
Is metatrexcite an immune suppressants?
Methotrexate is used for the treatment of head and neck cancers. It is a mild immunosuppressant.
Can you use alcohol to light a tiki torch?
Yes, alcohol can be used to light a tiki torch. Denatured alcohol or rubbing alcohol can work well for this purpose. It is important to exercise caution when using alcohol as a fuel source, as it is highly flammable.
What is 70 alcohol?
70 alcohol is liquid prepared by using 70 percentÊ by volume of pure concentrated ethanol. It is normally used for topical application.
How long can a urine specimen be used for alcohol testing?
72 hours, i believe
Alcohol make your body less sensitive to pain true or false?
True. Alcohol has been used as an anesthetic for a long time
