Methotrexate
Methotrexate, abbreviated (MTX) and formerly known as amethopterin, is an antimetabolite and antifolate drug. it is used in the treatment of Cancer, Autoimmune diseases, Ectopic pregnancy and for the induction of medical abortions. It acts by inhibiting the metabolism of folic acid.
Methotrexate as previously mentioned is used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, Myositis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and crohn's disease to name but a few. Although Methotrexate was originally designed as a chemotherapy drug (in high doses), in low doses Methotrexate is a safe and well tolerated drug in the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases. Because of its efficiency and safety, low dose Methotrexate is now first line therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Multiple studies have shown that patients receiving Methotrexate for up to one year had less pain, functioned better, had fewer swollen and tender joints and had less disease activity overall.
Methotrexate as previously mentioned is used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, Myositis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and crohn's disease to name but a few. Although Methotrexate was originally designed as a chemotherapy drug (in high doses), in low doses Methotrexate is a safe and well tolerated drug in the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases. Because of its efficiency and safety, low dose Methotrexate is now first line therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Multiple studies have shown that patients receiving Methotrexate for up to one year had less pain, functioned better, had fewer swollen and tender joints and had less disease activity overall.