Methotrexate.

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Diana R. Mager, DNP, RN-BC, is an Assistant Professor, Fairfield University School of Nursing, Fairfield, Connecticut, and a Home Care Nurse and Consultant, Visiting nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County, Norwalk, Connecticut.

Published: March 2015

The purpose of this article is to educate healthcare professionals about the many uses of the drug Methotrexate. Information regarding dosing, action, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions, as well as tips for patient education are included.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NHH.0000000000000203DOI Listing

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