Rasuvo (injection)
Generic name:methotrexate (injection) [ meth-oh-TREX-ate ]
Brand names: EmGyn Kit, Methotrexate Sodium, Preservative Free, Otrexup, Rasuvo
Drug classes:Antimetabolites, Antipsoriatics, Antirheumatics, Other immunosuppressants
What is Rasuvo?
Rasuvo is used to treat leukemia and certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung.
Rasuvo is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults, and to treat active polyarticular-course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children.
Rasuvo is often used when other medicines have not been effective.
Rasuvo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Rasuvo should not be used during pregnancy to treat arthritis or psoriasis. This medicine is sometimes used to treat cancer during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Do not use Rasuvo to treat psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if you have low blood cell counts, a weak immune system, alcoholism or chronic liver disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Rasuvo can cause serious or fatal side effects. Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea, mouth sores, cough, shortness of breath, upper stomach pain, dark urine, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, confusion, seizure, or skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Rasuvo if you are allergic to it. This medicine should not be used to treat psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if you have:
alcoholism, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease;
low blood cell counts;
a weak immune system or bone marrow disorder; or
if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Rasuvo is sometimes used to treat cancer in people who have a condition listed above. Your doctor will decide if this treatment is right for you.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
breathing problems;
a stomach ulcer or
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
CardiologyPediatricsDiabetes CarePre-natal CareUltrasound Echocardiogram
