Methotrexate has a range of different effects and possible applications.
It is used in low doses to treat inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn’s disease. In these cases methotrexate suppresses the immune system and reduces the inflammation.
Methotrexate is administered in high doses as a cytostatic, due to its cancer-inhibiting effect. It is used to treat conditions including bone cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, bowel cancer, lymphoma and leukaemia.
Methotrexate and the benefit of DNA analysis
The efficacy of methotrexate and the risk of side effects vary from one individual to another and can be predicted to some extent on the basis of your genes. DNA analysis can therefore be an important tool in optimising your medication.
Also known as
MTX, Methotrexatum, Metoject, Emthexate, Methotrexate, Ebetrex, Injexate