Methotrexate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 05, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Methotrexate sodium

Common Brands:

Trexall, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Xatmep, RediTrex

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antimetabolite drugs

Forms:

Tablet, injection solution

Administration:

By mouth, by injection (intramuscular, intravenous, intrathecal, or subcutaneous)

Therapeutic Uses:

Certain cancers
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Methotrexate Drug Class

Methotrexate (meth oh trex ate) belongs to a group of medications called antimetabolite drugs.

Methotrexate Age Range

Methotrexate is approved for use in adults and children.