Cyclosporine Injection and Methotrexate Oral, Injection
Determining the interaction of Cyclosporine Injection and Methotrexate Oral, Injection and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using methotrexate together with cycloSPORINE can lead to increased side effects. Call the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue, or headache. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Concomitant administration of cyclosporine and methotrexate may be associated with an increased risk of toxicity. In rheumatoid arthritis patients (n=20), the concentrations of methotrexate were increased by 30% and concentrations of the 7-hydroxy metabolite decreased by 80%. There was no significant change in cyclosporine concentrations (n=6). The mechanism is unknown.
MANAGEMENT: Close monitoring of cyclosporine and methotrexate concentrations, renal function, and liver enzymes is recommended during concurrent therapy. Dosage adjustments may be necessary. Patients should be advised to report any nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, fatigue, or headache.
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- "Product Information. Sandimmune (cyclosporine)." Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ.
Generic Name: cyclosporine
Brand name: Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune, Sandimmune
Synonyms: Cyclosporine (oral/injection), CycloSPORINE (Systemic)
Generic Name: methotrexate
Brand name: Otrexup, Rasuvo, Rheumatrex Dose Pack, Trexall, Xatmep, Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free
Synonyms: Methotrexate
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Cyclosporine Injection-Methotrexate Sodium
- Cyclosporine Injection-Methotrexate Tablets
- Cyclosporine Injection-Methoxsalen
- Cyclosporine Injection-Methoxsalen (Systemic)
- Cyclosporine Injection-Methoxsalen (Topical)
- Cyclosporine Injection-Methoxsalen Extracorporeal Solution
- Methotrexate Oral, Injection-Cyclosporine Oral Solution
- Methotrexate Oral, Injection-Cyclosporine Oral Solution, Modified
- Methotrexate Oral, Injection-Cyclosporine Oral, Intravenous
- Methotrexate Oral, Injection-Cyclosporine oral/injection
- Methotrexate Oral, Injection-Cyclosporine Soft Gelatin Capsules
- Methotrexate Oral, Injection-CyFolex