A 48-year-old woman starting methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis asks about co-prescribed medication to reduce adverse effects. What should be added...

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A 48-year-old woman starting methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis asks about co-prescribed medication to reduce adverse effects. What should be added?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid 5 mg once weekly on a different day

Answer

Folic acid 400 micrograms daily

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Leucovorin daily

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Vitamin B12 injections

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No supplementation is needed

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Rheumatoid arthritis disease-modifying therapy

A 48-year-old woman starting methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis asks about co-prescribed medication to reduce adverse effects. What should be added?