contra-indications and warnings for methotrexate

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • pregnancy and lactation
  • gross renal or hepatic disease or high alcohol intake
  • pre-existing lung disease
  • blood dyscrasia
  • teratogenesis - stop 90 days before possible conception
  • reduced male fertility
  • care with drugs including: sulphonamides, co-trimoxazole, diuretics, azathioprine, phenytoin, NSAIDs, Trimethoprim, Probenecid