Methotrexate can be injected subcutaneously (under the skin) or intramuscularly (into a muscle). The specific injection site may vary depending on the patient's needs and the prescribing healthcare provider's instructions. Common subcutaneous injection sites include the abdomen or thigh, while intramuscular injections are often given in the deltoid muscle of the arm or the gluteal muscle of the buttock.
Methotrexate is usually yellow.
Methotrexate uses insulin needles.
Yes, methotrexate is gluten free.
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No. Methotrexate is not a controlled medication.
Yes, headaches are a common side effect of methotrexate.
No, methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy and an immunosuppressant. It is used to treat autoimmune disease and some forms of cancer.
Yes. You cannot donate blood while on methotrexate.
Yes, sometimes vets do give methotrexate, but it is in combination with other medications, and usually in extreme cases. If you have human methotrexate, do not attempt to dose it to your dog. This should only be done under vet care. Methotrexate is fatal if not given correctly.
No, the injections are made differently than the oral medications. If you are having a hard time giving yourself the injections, they do make methotrexate in a pill form. You can ask your doctor to switch what type you are on.
Yes. Your liver does not need to process alcohol while you are on methotrexate.
Methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy. No over the counter medications contain chemotherapy.