Methotrexate
Rasuvo is a prescription brand-name medication containing methotrexate, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). It is primarily used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and certain types of cancer by helping to reduce inflammation and slow abnormal cell growth.
Rasuvo is a methotrexate-based prescription medication used to treat autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1544379
- Generic
- Rasuvo
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Rasuvo is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis when other therapies have not been effective, moderate to severe psoriasis, and certain malignancies including leukemia and lymphomas.
As a folate antagonist, methotrexate interferes with DNA synthesis and cell reproduction, reducing the rapid division of abnormal cells and suppressing inflammatory responses in autoimmune conditions.
This medication requires close monitoring by a healthcare provider due to potential serious side effects including liver toxicity, bone marrow suppression, and increased infection risk. Regular blood tests are necessary during treatment. Pregnant patients should not use this medication as it can cause fetal harm.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy