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Medicine class: Antimetabolite; immunosuppressant and chemotherapy agent (use depends on indication)

I would like to talk with you about your medicine called methotrexate so you clearly understand why methotrexate has been prescribed, how methotrexate works, how methotrexate should be taken or given, and what to watch out for while using methotrexate. Methotrexate is a powerful medicine, and using methotrexate safely depends on careful dosing, monitoring, and understanding key precautions.

Methotrexate is used for several different medical conditions. At lower doses, methotrexate is commonly used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and some inflammatory bowel or connective tissue diseases. At higher doses, methotrexate is used as a chemotherapy medicine for certain cancers, including leukaemias, lymphomas, and some solid tumours. Although the dose and purpose may differ, the safety principles of methotrexate are the same.

Methotrexate works by interfering with the way cells use folic acid. Folic acid is essential for making DNA and for cell division. Methotrexate blocks an enzyme involved in this process, which slows down rapidly dividing cells. In cancer treatment, methotrexate targets fast-growing cancer cells. In autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, methotrexate reduces the activity of overactive immune cells, helping to control inflammation, pain, swelling, and tissue damage. Methotrexate does not cure these conditions but helps control disease activity.

Methotrexate may be taken by mouth as tablets or given by injection under the skin or into a vein, depending on your condition and treatment plan. For most inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, methotrexate is taken once weekly, not daily. This is extremely important. Taking methotrexate more often than prescribed can cause serious and life-threatening toxicity. Always take methotrexate on the same day each week and never take methotrexate daily unless specifically instructed by a specialist.

If you miss a dose of methotrexate, take it as soon as you remember if it is within one or two days of your scheduled dose. If more time has passed, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not double the dose of methotrexate.

Folic acid is usually prescribed alongside methotrexate. Folic acid helps reduce some side effects of methotrexate, particularly mouth ulcers, nausea, and effects on the liver and blood cells. Take folic acid exactly as prescribed, on the days instructed, and do not take extra folic acid unless advised.

Common side effects of methotrexate include nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, abdominal discomfort, mouth ulcers, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and hair thinning. These side effects are often dose-related and may improve with time or dose adjustment. Taking methotrexate after food or switching to injections can help reduce stomach-related side effects.

Methotrexate can suppress the bone marrow. This means methotrexate can lower white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Low white blood cells increase infection risk, low red blood cells cause fatigue and breathlessness, and low platelets increase bleeding risk. You must seek medical advice urgently if you develop fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers, unexplained bruising, bleeding, or feel suddenly unwell while on methotrexate.

Methotrexate can affect liver function. Regular blood tests are essential while taking methotrexate to monitor liver enzymes and blood counts. Alcohol increases the risk of liver damage with methotrexate, so alcohol intake should be avoided or kept to a strict minimum, as advised by your doctor.

Methotrexate can affect the lungs. Although uncommon, methotrexate-related lung inflammation can occur. Seek urgent medical attention if you develop new or worsening shortness of breath, dry cough, chest pain, or fever while taking methotrexate.

Methotrexate increases sensitivity to infections. Avoid close contact with people who are unwell, practise good hand hygiene, and report signs of infection early. Live vaccines should usually be avoided while taking methotrexate. Always inform healthcare providers that you are on methotrexate before receiving vaccinations or starting new medicines.

Methotrexate can cause severe harm to an unborn baby. Pregnancy must be avoided while taking methotrexate. Effective contraception is required for both women and men during methotrexate treatment and for a period after stopping methotrexate, as advised by your healthcare provider. Breastfeeding is not permitted while using methotrexate.

Methotrexate interacts with many medicines, including some antibiotics, pain medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and certain supplements. Do not start new medicines, including over-the-counter or herbal products, without checking first.

It is very important not to stop methotrexate suddenly without medical advice, unless you are instructed to do so because of side effects. Methotrexate dosing and monitoring are carefully balanced to keep treatment effective and safe.

In summary, methotrexate is a widely used and effective medicine for both inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. Safe use of methotrexate depends on strict weekly dosing when prescribed weekly, regular blood tests, correct use of folic acid, avoidance of pregnancy and excess alcohol, and early reporting of side effects such as infection, mouth ulcers, breathlessness, or unusual bleeding. If you have any questions or concerns about methotrexate at any stage of treatment, please raise them promptly so you can be supported and treated safely.