Nonsteroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids) + Methotrexate Interaction

Contraindicatedinteraction on record

Description

NSAIDs should not be administered prior to or concomitantly with high-dose methotrexate. Concomitant administration has been reported to elevate and prolong serum methotrexate levels, resulting in deaths from severe hematologic and gastrointestinal toxicity.

Mechanism

Reduce tubular secretion of methotrexate

Source: NLP:methotrexate