Substance / Medication

Methotrexate

Overview

Active Ingredient
methotrexate
RxNorm CUI
6851
Labeler: AvPAKUpdated: 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Methotrexate tablets can cause embryo-fetal toxicity, including fetal death. For non- neoplastic 4 5.1 8.1 8.3 [see Contraindications (), Warnings and Precautions (), Use in Specific Populations (,)] diseases, methotrexate tablets are contraindicated in pregnancy. For neoplastic diseases, advise fem

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Methotrexate tablets are contraindicated in: 5.1 8.1 8.3 [see Warnings and Precautions (), and Use in Specific Populations (,)] Pregnant women receiving methotrexate tablets for treatment of non-neoplastic diseases. 5.2 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] Patients with a history of a severe hypersensi

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

150 trials linked to this intervention

150
Total Trials
42
Recruiting
47
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Success of Methotrexate for the Management of Recurrent Compared With Primary Ectopic Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Bhat Shreya, Bhat Sameer, Sircar Sikhar · Obstet Gynecol · 2026
PMID: 40674737Meta-Analysis
The interest of therapeutic and pharmacological drug monitoring of methotrexate: A systematic review.
Chellal Wissal, Metarfi Youssra, Ben Khadda Zineb et al. · Semin Oncol · 2025
PMID: 40245550Meta-Analysis
Methotrexate for osteoarthritis: a systematic review meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Queiroz Ivo, Pimentel Túlio, Gallo Ruelas Mariano et al. · Inflammopharmacology · 2025
PMID: 39614960Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of methotrexate in osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Wong Weikiat, Huang Yucheng, Wichienwantana Nattaya et al. · Osteoarthritis Cartilage · 2025
PMID: 40203990Meta-Analysis
Predictors of treatment failure of tubal pregnancy with single-dose methotrexate regimen - a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Tang Lili, Nie Sipei, Ling Ling et al. · J Obstet Gynaecol · 2025
PMID: 39773144Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of methotrexate in the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy: a systematic review.
Toh Vanessa Ting Ru, Gerard Gheslynn, Tay Zhi Quan et al. · Eye (Lond) · 2025
PMID: 39674839Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
bDMARD drug survival in combination therapy with methotrexate in psoriatic arthritis: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Hanna Sélina, Dujardin Tiphaine, Gaudin Philippe et al. · Joint Bone Spine · 2025
PMID: 39978581Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Specialists

Providers who commonly manage this intervention

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Methotrexate (substance)
SNOMED CT
387381009
UMLS CUI
C0025677
RxNorm CUI
6851
Labeler
AvPAK

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 18 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

13
Conditions
2
Biomarkers
1
Specialists
0
Symptoms
150
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.