Please note, this OEL/ADE monograph also applies to methotrexate disodium salt (CAS RN 7413-34-5), methotrexate sodium (CAS RN 15475-56-6/7532-09-4), and Methotrexate monohydrate (CAS RN 6745-93-3/133073-73-1). Methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of acute lymphoid leukemia, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, juvenile arthritis, lung cancer, lymphoma, bone cancer, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate is an antimetabolite that interferes with DNA synthesis, repair, and cellular replication by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase. Tissues with high rates of cellular proliferation such as neoplasms, bone marrow, fetal cells, buccal and intestinal mucosa, and cells of the urinary bladder are generally more sensitive to the effects of methotrexate than most normal tissues.
Affygility Solutions has an occupational exposure limit (OEL) and control band assignment for this active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This monograph also contains the acceptable daily exposure (ADE) value.
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