Trexall (Methotrexate) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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What is liver disease?

Liver disease is any disturbance of liver function that causes illness. The liver is responsible for many critical functions within the body and should it become diseased or injured, the loss of those functions can cause significant damage to the body. Liver disease is also referred to as hepatic disease.

Liver disease is a broad term that covers all the potential problems that may occur to cause the liver to fail to perform its designated functions. Usually, more than 75% or three quarters of liver tissue needs to be affected before decrease in function occurs.

The liver the largest solid organ in the body; and is also considered a gland because among its many functions, it makes and secretes bile. The liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen protected by the rib cage. It has two main lobes that are made up of tiny lobules. The liver cells have two different sources of blood supply. The hepatic ...

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Trexall Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Trexall)?

Call your doctor if you miss a dose of methotrexate.

What happens if I overdose (Trexall)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of methotrexate can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, mouth sores, nausea, vomiting, black or bloody stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, and urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I avoid while taking methotrexate (Trexall)?

Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds), especially if you are being treated for psoriasis. Methotrexate can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and your psoriasis may worsen.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking methotrexate.

What other drugs will affect methotrexate (Trexall)?

Before taking methotrexate, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

azathioprine (Imuran);
chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin);
hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, Quineprox);
retinol, tretinoin (Retin-A), isotretinoin (Accutane);
steroids (prednisone and others);
sulfa drugs such as Azulfidine, Bactrim, or Septra;
phenytoin (Dilantin);
probenecid (Benemid);
tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap);
theophylline (Elixophyllin, Slo-Bid, Theobid, Theo-Dur);
gold treatments such as auranofin (Ridura);
oral diabetes medications such as acetohexamide (Dymelor), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), glimepiride (Amaryl), or tolbutamide (Orinase);
a penicillin antibiotic such as ampicillin (Principen), amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox), dicloxacillin (Dynapen), nafcillin (Unipen), oxacillin (Bactocill), penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen), or Bee-Pen, Pen-Vee K, Veetids;
salicylates such as aspirin, Disalcid, Doan's Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others; or
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), meloxicam (Mobic), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with methotrexate. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about methotrexate.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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