Methotrexate +nitrofurantoin & excess risk of hepatic injury

Methotrexate +nitrofurantoin >>> excess risk of hepatic injury

Methotrexate induced marrow supression >>> ttt by folinic acid …folic acid is used for prevention .

In patients with RA and positive ANA >>> do not use sulfasalazine with methotrexate to induce remission ( use hydroxychloroquine ) as there is a risk for lupus and significant skin reaction .

Mesalazine + azathioprine >>> significant risk of pancreatitis .

Do not combine azathioprine with allopurinol >> significant marrow supression , if needed , reduce dose of azathioprine .