Chemotherapy Education

Methotrexate

• Usually given intravenously, can be given orally

• Frequently given with other chemotherapy drugs

• Some of the side effects may include:

• Mouth sores (stomatitis)
  • May start 5-10 days after administration.
  • Notify doctor or nurse if severe or persisting.
• Bone marrow suppression
  • Your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet counts will all drop after methotrexate, reaching their lowest point at about 1-2 weeks.
  • All counts will recover by themselves. No specific diet or activity will hasten this.
• Nausea and vomiting
  • Slight nausea common
  • Vomiting unusual
• Diarrhea (rare)

If you are receiving High Dose Methotrexate, there will be extra precautions to take. You will also receive a second drug called leucovorin; it will be essential that you take this as directed after the Methotrexate.

Front Range Cancer Specialists
"Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Compassion"

Our Chemotherapy Clinic is located:
2315 East Harmony Road
Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 80528

Phone 970 212 7600