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Yes, methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy.

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No, not at all. It is a form of chemotherapy and immuno-suppressant.


What otc drugs contain methotrexate?

Methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy. No over the counter medications contain chemotherapy.


Is methotrexate a chemo medicine?

No, methotrexate is a form of chemotherapy and an immunosuppressant. It is used to treat autoimmune disease and some forms of cancer.


Is methotrexate is controlled drug?

No. Methotrexate is not a controlled medication.


Where can you get methotrexate?

You can buy it at any international pharmacy. I got some from online pharmacy. If you want to learn how to buy this kind of stuff online here is the site for you: rx2040. com


Why is the rheumatoid arthritis patient placed on chemotherapy?

If you are talking about the prescription of methotrexate. this is done to reduce the ability of the immune system (which is the cause Of RA) to cause inflammation . the amount of this drug taken for RA is minuscule compared to that taken with chemotherapy. Methotrexate represents the gold standard in disease modifying drugs in the fight against the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.


What drugs are used in chemotherapy for Hodgkin's disease?

MOPP (either mechlorethamine or methotrexate with Oncovin, procarbazine, prednisone) and ABVD (Adriamycin or doxorubicin, bleomycin, vincristine, dacarbazine).


What research has been done on Crohn's disease?

study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in June 2000 reported that methotrexate (a chemotherapy drug) was found to prevent relapse episodes


How is chemotherapy administered?

Chemotherapy means the treatment for a disease by using chemicals in the form of medicines..... Those are adminstrited through intravenously


What color for methotrexate?

Methotrexate is usually yellow.


What is oral chemotherapy?

Oral chemotherapy is given by mouth in the form a pill, capsule, or liquid. This is the easiest method and can usually be done at home.


Is chemotherapy used for treatment other than cancer?

Yes. Methotrexate is now being used as a treatment (low dosage) for some autoimmune diseases, including ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma.