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Methotrexate tablets are a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor indicated for the: Treatment of adults and pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as part of a combination chemotherapy maintenance regimen ( 1.1 ) Treatment of adults with mycosis fungoides ( 1.1 ) Treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma as part of a metronomic combination regimen ( 1.1 ) Treatment of adults with rheumatoid arthritis ( 1.2 ) Treatment of pediatric patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) ( 1.3 ) Treatment of adults with severe psoriasis ( 1.4 ) 1.1 Neoplastic Diseases Methotrexate tablets are indicated for the: treatment of adults and pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) as part of a combination chemotherapy maintenance regimen treatment of adults with mycosis fungoides (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma) as a single agent or as part of a combination chemotherapy regimen treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory non-Hodgkin lymphomas as part of a metronomic combination chemotherapy regimen 1.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis Methotrexate tablets are indicated for the treatment of adults with rheumatoid arthritis. 1.3 Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Methotrexate tablets are indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pJIA). 1.4 Psoriasis Methotrexate tablets are indicated for the treatment of adults with severe psoriasis.

Methotrexate tablets are contraindicated in: Pregnant women receiving methotrexate tablets for treatment of non-neoplastic diseases [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), and Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 )] . Patients with a history of a severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to methotrexate [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . In pregnancy for non-neoplastic diseases ( 4 ) History of severe hypersensitivity to methotrexate ( 4 )

Serious Infections : Monitor patients for infection during and after treatment with methotrexate tablets. Withhold or discontinue methotrexate tablets for serious infections as appropriate. ( 5.11 ) Neurotoxicity : Monitor patients for neurotoxicity and withhold or discontinue methotrexate tablets as appropriate. ( 5.12 ) Secondary Malignancies : Can occur with methotrexate. ( 5.13 ) Tumor Lysis Syndrome : Institute appropriate prophylactic measures in patients at risk for tumor lysis syndrome prior to initiation of methotrexate tablets. ( 5.14 ) Immunizations and Risk Live Vaccines : Immunizations with live vaccines is not recommended. Follow current vaccination practice guidelines. ( 5.15 ) Infertility : Can cause impairment of fertility, oligospermia, and menstrual dysfunction. ( 5.16 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on published reports and its mechanism of action, methotrexate tablets can cause fetal harm, including fetal death, when administered to a pregnant woman. Methotrexate tablets are contraindicated for use in pregnant women receiving methotrexate tablets for the treatment of non-malignant diseases. Advise pregnant women with neoplastic diseases of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with methotrexate tablets and for 6 months after the final dose. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during methotrexate tablets …

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Methotrexate tablets are contraindicated in pregnant women with non-neoplastic diseases [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Based on published reports and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] , methotrexate can cause embryo-fetal toxicity and fetal death when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no animal data that meet current standards for nonclinical developmental toxicity studies. Advise pregnant women with neoplastic diseases of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, …