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- Oral suspension
- Tablets
Tablets and oral suspension are NOT bioequivalent. Do not confuse with mercaptamine (similar name) - https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/mercaptamine-and-mercaptopurine-confusion-between-drug-names
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/thiopurines-and-intrahepatic-cholestasis-of-pregnancy
- Oral suspension
- Tablets
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/thiopurines-and-intrahepatic-cholestasis-of-pregnancy
- Capsules
- Oral solution
Prescribe by brand
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
- Injection
- Tablets
Tablets - only prescribe as 2.5mg. DO NOT prescribe or supply 10mg tablets. WEEKLY dosing. - https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/methotrexate-once-weekly-for-autoimmune-diseases-new-measures-to-reduce-risk-of-fatal-overdose-due-to-inadvertent-daily-instead-of-weekly-dosing
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136
Photosensitivity risk - https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/methotrexate-advise-patients-to-take-precautions-in-the-sun-to-avoid-photosensitivity-reactions
- Capsules
- Oral suspension
- Tablets
Prescribe generically (except in transplant indications)
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General principles for shared care found here: https://surrey.res.services/PAD/Profile/NonClinicalProfile/9136