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Xatmep (Methotrexate)

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Description

Xatmep is a prescription chemotherapy agent used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It is also used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA).

Fact Table

Formula

C20H22N8O5

License

US FDA, EU EMA

Bioavailability

60% at lower doses, less at higher doses

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Methotrexate

Elimination half-life

3–10 hours (lower doses), 8–15 hours (higher doses)

Dosage (Strength)

2.25mg

Pregnancy

Not Advised

Brands

Trexall, Rheumatrex, Otrexup

Protein binding

35–50% (parent drug), 91–93% (7-hydroxymethotrexate)

PubChem CID

126941

MedlinePlus

a682019

ChEBI

44185

ATC code

L01BA01

DrugBank

DB00563

KEGG

D00142

Routes of administration

By mouth, intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous injection (SC), intrathecal

Directions

Take Xatmep exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose is unique to each person.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is methotrexate.

Interactions

Common drug-drug interactions can include:

  • Abrocitinib
  • Acitretin
  • Alcohol 
  • Baricitinib
  • BCG Products
  • Cladribine
  • Coccidioides immitis Skin Test
  • COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Deferiprone
  • Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine
  • Denosumab
  • Dexketoprofen
  • Dichlorphenamide
  • Dipyrone
  • Echinacea
  • Fexinidazole
  • Foscarnet
  • Influenza Virus Vaccines
  • Inhibitors of the Proton Pump
  • Leflunomide
  • Lenograstim
  • Lipegfilgrastim
  • Natalizumab
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Palifermin
  • Pimecrolimus
  • Poliovirus Vaccine
  • Polymethylmethacrylate
  • Probenecid
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b
  • Rubella- or Varicella-Containing Live Vaccines
  • Ruxolitinib
  • Salicylates
  • Sipuleucel-T
  • Sulfonamide Antibiotics
  • Tacrolimus
  • Talimogene Laherparepvec
  • Tertomotide
  • Tofacitinib
  • Trimethoprim
  • Typhoid Vaccine
  • Upadacitinib
  • Yellow Fever Vaccine

Cautions

If lymphoma develops while taking this drug, stop taking Xatmep.

Speak to your doctor before receiving any immunizations.

Use caution if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Side Effects

Common Xatmep side effects include:

  • Abdominal distress 
  • Abnormal cranial sensation 
  • Acne vulgaris
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Alopecia 
  • Anemia 
  • Anorexia
  • Aphasia
  • Aphthous 
  • Aplastic 
  • Arterial thrombosis
  • Arthralgia
  • Azotemia
  • Blurred vision
  • Bone fracture 
  • Bone marrow depression
  • Burning sensation of the skin 
  • Cerebral thrombosis
  • Chemical arachnoiditis chills
  • Chest pain
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Cognitive dysfunction 
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Cough
  • Cryptococcosis
  • Cystitis
  • Cytomegalovirus disease 
  • Decreased libido
  • Decreased serum albumin
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Defective oogenesis
  • Defective spermatogenesis
  • Dermal ulcer
  • Dermatitis 
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Diaphoresis
  • Diarrhea 
  • Dizziness 
  • Drowsiness
  • Dysarthria
  • Dyschromia 
  • Dysuria
  • Ecchymoses
  • Enteritis
  • Eosinophilia
  • Epistaxis
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Erythematous rash
  • Exacerbation of psoriasis 
  • Exfoliative dermatitis
  • Eye pain
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Furunculosis
  • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Gastrointestinal ulcer
  • Gingivitis
  • Gynecomastia
  • Headache 
  • Hematemesis
  • Hematuria
  • Hemiparesis
  • Hepatic failure
  • Hepatitis 
  • Herpes simplex infection
  • Herpes zoster 
  • Histoplasmosis 
  • Hypogammaglobulinemia
  • Hypotension
  • Impotence
  • Increased liver enzymes 
  • Infection 
  • Infertility
  • Interstitial pneumonitis
  • Intestinal perforation
  • Leukoencephalopathy 
  • Leukopenia 
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Lymphoproliferative disorder
  • Malaise
  • Malignant lymphoma
  • Melena
  • Menstrual disease
  • Mood changes 
  • Myalgia
  • Myelopathy 
  • Nausea 
  • Neutropenia
  • Nocardiosis
  • Nodule
  • Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
  • Non Immune anaphylaxis
  • Oligospermia
  • Osteonecrosis 
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pancytopenia 
  • Paresis
  • Pericardial effusion
  • Pericarditis
  • Pharyngitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • Proteinuria
  • Pruritus 
  • Psoriasis
  • Pulmonary alveolitis
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Respiratory failure
  • Retinal thrombosis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Seizure
  • Sepsis
  • Severe neurotoxicity 
  • Skin necrosis
  • Skin photosensitivity 
  • Skin rash 
  • Speech disturbance
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Stomatitis 
  • Stomatitis
  • Thrombocytopenia 
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Tinnitus
  • Tissue necrosis
  • Transient blindness
  • Tumor lysis syndrome
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Vaccinia 
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Vasculitis
  • Vomiting 

References

Xatmep. Greenwood Village, CO: Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2017.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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