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Pain From Methotrexate
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It is so easy to forget that arthritis is not the only problem we see with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly when the disease is labeled and named an ARTHRITIS. However, the so-called extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis can cause significant disability, even death.
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Methotrexate
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Chemical name: Methotrexate, also known as amethopterin Brand names: Mexate, Folex, Rheumatrex Class: Antimetabolite chemotherapy. Fluorouracil,... Read more »
Some Methotrexate Injections Recalled
Drugmaker Novartis is reporting that its generic unit Sandoz has voluntarily recalled 24 lots of methotrexate injection due to the presence of small... Read more »
Study: Methotrexate not fast enough against RA
New Zealand researchers say the way methotrexate currently is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not fast enough to control the onset of the... Read more »
Long-Term Methotrexate Use No Help to Kids with RA: Study
Scientists say long-term use of methotrexate--even up to a year--does not reduce relapse rates in children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Read more »
Clinical trial: Effects of golimumab and methotrexate in treat...
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