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Methotrexate

Also known as: Methotrexate

Folate Analog Metabolic InhibitorFolic Acid Metabolism Inhibitors

Route: Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Intrathecal

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143 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Methotrexate has 143 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 7 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 69 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Acitretin, Natalizumab, Natalizumab-Sztn. Patients taking Methotrexate should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
143
Contraindicated
7
Major
69
Moderate
58
Minor
7

Contraindicated (7)

Major (69)

Moderate (58)

Minor (7)

  • Methotrexate + Adalimumab-FkjpMethotrexate reduces apparent adalimumab clearance but no dose adjustment needed for either drug.
  • Methotrexate + BelimumabAdministered concomitantly in clinical trials without evidence of clinically meaningful effect on belimumab pharmacokine
  • Methotrexate + OndansetronIntravenous ondansetron does not increase blood levels of high-dose methotrexate in pediatric patients.
  • Methotrexate + Rituximab-AbbsConcomitant administration of methotrexate did not alter the pharmacokinetics of rituximab in clinical trials of RA pati
  • Methotrexate + SarilumabPopulation pharmacokinetic analyses did not detect any effect of methotrexate on sarilumab clearance.
  • Methotrexate + TocilizumabConcomitant administration with tocilizumab had no clinically significant effect on methotrexate exposure.
  • Methotrexate + Tocilizumab-AazgConcomitant administration with tocilizumab had no clinically significant effect on methotrexate exposure.
Methotrexate + Acetazolamide⚠️Major

If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor closely for methotrexate adverse reactions when coadministered with: Oral antibiotics (including neomycin) Antifolate drugs (e.g., dapsone, pemetrexed, pyrimethamine and sulfonamides) Oral or intravenous penicillin or sulfonamide antibiotics Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs Hepatotoxic products Highly protein-bound drugs (e.g., oral anticoagulants, phenytoin, salicylates, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, and tetracyclines) Proton pump inhibitors Weak acids (e.g., salicylates) Nephrotoxic products Probenecid Nitrous Oxide Coadministration of methotrexate with nitrous oxide anesthesia potentiates the effect of methotrexate on folate-dependent metabolic pathways, which may increase the risk of severe methotrexate adverse reactions.

Methotrexate + Neomycin⚠️Major

If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor closely for methotrexate adverse reactions when coadministered with: Oral antibiotics (including neomycin) Antifolate drugs (e.g., dapsone, pemetrexed, pyrimethamine and sulfonamides) Oral or intravenous penicillin or sulfonamide antibiotics Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs Hepatotoxic products Highly protein-bound drugs (e.g., oral anticoagulants, phenytoin, salicylates, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, and tetracyclines) Proton pump inhibitors Weak acids (e.g., salicylates) Nephrotoxic products Probenecid Nitrous Oxide Coadministration of methotrexate with nitrous oxide anesthesia potentiates the effect of methotrexate on folate-dependent metabolic pathways, which may increase the risk of severe methotrexate adverse reactions.

Methotrexate + Penicillin⚠️Major

If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor closely for methotrexate adverse reactions when coadministered with: Oral antibiotics (including neomycin) Antifolate drugs (e.g., dapsone, pemetrexed, pyrimethamine and sulfonamides) Oral or intravenous penicillin or sulfonamide antibiotics Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs Hepatotoxic products Highly protein-bound drugs (e.g., oral anticoagulants, phenytoin, salicylates, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, and tetracyclines) Proton pump inhibitors Weak acids (e.g., salicylates) Nephrotoxic products Probenecid Nitrous Oxide Coadministration of methotrexate with nitrous oxide anesthesia potentiates the effect of methotrexate on folate-dependent metabolic pathways, which may increase the risk of severe methotrexate adverse reactions.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.