Methotrexate

FDA Approved: * August 10, 1959
Pharm Company: * MAYNE PHARMA USA
Category: Cancer

Methotrexate (MTX), formerly known as amethopterin, is a chemotherapy agent and immune-system suppressant.[4] It is used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and ectopic pregnancy and for medical abortions.[4] Types of cancers it is used for include breast cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, lymphoma, gestational trophoblastic disease, and osteosarcoma.[4] Types of autoimmune diseases it is used for include psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Methotrexate 54323
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-4550
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc
Methotrexate M;14
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 0378-0014
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Methotrexate b;572
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 0555-0572
Labeler:
Barr Laboratories Inc.
Methotrexate M;1
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 0904-6012
Labeler:
Major Pharmaceuticals
Methotrexate M;1
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 67253-320
Labeler:
Dava Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Methotrexate 54323
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-8550
Labeler:
Roxane Laboratories, Inc
Methotrexate M;1
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 42254-110
Labeler:
Rebel Distributors Corp
Methotrexate b;572
Methotrexate 2.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 42291-594
Labeler:
Avkare, Inc.
Methotrexate b;572
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 43063-439
Labeler:
Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Methotrexate B;572
Methotrexate 2.5 mg (As Methotrexate Sodium) Oral Tablet
NDC: 49349-314
Labeler:
Remedyrepack Inc.

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