Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a medicine used to treat certain childhood rheumatic conditions, including juvenile arthritis (JIA), lupus (also known as SLE), uveitis, dermatomyositis and scleroderma. Methotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that reduces damage from inflammation.
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- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- April 2017
- Last reviewed:
- February 2024