Comparing Methotrexate vs Lactic Acid Topical
Methotrexate | Lactic acid topical |
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Methotrexate | Lactic acid topical |
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Prescription only
Methotrexate may be considered for the treatment of psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have failed. It may also be used in certain cancers. Side effects can be severe and... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Pityriasis rubra pilaris, Dry Skin. lactic acid topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Pityriasis rubra pilaris
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Methotrexate has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 332 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Lactic acid topical has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: methotrexate side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Jylamvo, Methotrexate LPF Sodium, Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall, Xatmep | AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Lotion, AmLactin Foot Repair, AmLactin Rapid Relief Restoring Lotion, Lactic Acid 10% with Vitamin E, Lacticare, Lactinol HX | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
15 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 695 drugs are known to interact with methotrexate:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
December 07, 1953 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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