Don't Let New Methotrexate Dosage Forms Lead to Errors

April 2018

There will be more chances for methotrexate errors...due to more use of SUBCUTANEOUS methotrexate and a new ORAL solution, Xatmep (ZAT-mep).

Methotrexate mishaps can cause liver damage, immunosuppression, or death. Ensure your patients on methotrexate stay safe.

Watch for Rxs that don't list a dosage form. Methotrexate comes in oral tabs, single- and multidose vials of injectable solution, prefilled auto-injectors (Otrexup, Rasuvo), and Xatmep 2.5 mg/mL oral solution.

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