QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant which can be taken safely and effectively with methotrexate.
10003722
b
Azathioprine
QuestionChoice
Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant that is safe to take whilst on methotrexate.
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c
Lamotrigine
QuestionChoice
Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic that is safe to take whilst on methotrexate.
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e
Haloperidol
QuestionChoice
Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant that is safe to take whilst on methotrexate.
10003724
d
Levetiracetam
QuestionChoice
Trimethoprim is an antibiotic commonly used to treat urinary tract infections. Methotrexate and trimethoprim both work by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase. It can be dangerous to give both medications at the same time as it increases the risk of bone marrow suppression.
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a
Trimethoprim
Concept
Chapter
2693
3936
Methotrexate
Topic
146
Rheumatology
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A 25-year-old woman with recently diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis is put on methotrexate 2.5mg weekly. She has no other medical conditions and she takes no other medication, except for folic acid.

Which of the following medications should be avoided in this patient?
a