Jylamvo
METHOTREXATE treats autoimmune conditions, such as arthritis and psoriasis. It works by decreasing inflammation, which can reduce pain and prevent long-term injury to the joints and skin. It may also be used to treat some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
What is Jylamvo?
What should I tell my doctor?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Dehydration
- Diabetes
- Fluid in the stomach area or lungs
- Frequently drink alcohol
- Having surgery, including dental surgery
- High cholesterol
- Immune system problems
- Inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Low blood cell levels (white cells, red cells, and platelets)
- Lung disease
- Recent or ongoing radiation
- Recent or upcoming vaccine
- Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
- An unusual or allergic reaction to methotrexate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding
How should I use this drug?
Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Do not take extra. Use a specially marked oral syringe, spoon, or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Keep taking this medication until your care team tells you to stop.
Know why you are taking this medication and how you should take it. To treat conditions such as arthritis and psoriasis, this medication is taken ONCE A WEEK as a single dose or divided into 3 smaller doses taken 12 hours apart (do not take more than 3 doses 12 hours apart each week). This medication is NEVER taken daily to treat conditions other than cancer. Taking this medication more often than directed can cause serious side effects, even death. Talk to your care team about why you are taking this medication, how often you will take it, and what your dose is. Ask your care team to put the reason you take this medication on the prescription.
If you take this medication ONCE A WEEK, choose a day of the week before you start. Ask your pharmacist to include the day of the week on the label. Avoid "Monday", which could be misread as "Morning".
Handling this medication may be harmful. Talk to your care team about how to handle this medication. Special instructions may apply.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, talk to your care team. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I store this drug?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in a refrigerator or at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Do not freeze. Avoid exposure to extreme heat. Protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed. If stored at room temperature, discard after 60 days. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
- Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
- If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.
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Jylamvo 2mg/mL Solution