Bromocriptine (Cycloset) and Otrexup injection

• Generic Name: bromocriptine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Parlodel, Cycloset

• It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: methotrexate
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Rheumatrex Dose Pack, Trexall, Xatmep

Otrexup interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.

Otrexup is used to treat leukemia and certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. This medicine is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Otrexup is usually given after other treatments have failed.

Otrexup may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.