General Information
Revision date
2008-03-31
Product name
Methotrexate Sodium Tablets
Product Synonyms
Rheumatrex, Methotrexate
CAS No.
59-05-2
supplier name
Wyeth
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Company Information
company name
Wyeth
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview This contains an active pharmaceutical ingredient that can affect body functions; handle with caution. Appearance Pharmaceutical Tablet or Physical State Solid Odor Not available Capsule Potential Physical Hazards Powders and solids are presumed to be combustible.
Potential health effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion The most common effects may include bone marrow depression, hepatotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, cutaneous and sensitivity reactions, mouth ulceration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, central nervous system effects, back pain, blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, headache, and unusual tiredness or weakness. May cause harm to the unborn child. May cause harm to breastfed babies. May cause inheritable genetic damage. Please see Patient Package Insert for further information. Therapeutic Target Organ(s) Systemic. Not listed by OSHA, NTP or IARC.
Environmental effects
There is no known ecological information for this product.
