what medication is used for an ectopic pregnancy - Ans:✔✔-methotrexate
chemotherapeutic drug and folic acid inhibitor that stops all rapid cell production, inhibiting the growth
of the embryo and destroying remaining trophoblastic tissue. used in the management of ectopic
pregnancy - Ans:✔✔-methotrexate
when is someone considered eligible for methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy - Ans:✔✔-if the ectopic
mass is unruptured and measures 1.6 cm or less on an US exam
what pregnancy category is methotrexate - Ans:✔✔-category X and needs special handling (chemo
sharps)
what are educational points for patients on methotrexate? - Ans:✔✔-- side effects such as nausea and
vomiting
- discontinuation of prenatal vitamins and other folic acid supplements, which can act as antagonists
- the need for alcohol abstinence
- avoidance of NSAIDs
- the need for sunscreen and protective clothing to prevent photosensitivity
- required follow up lab work to monitor hCG levels and other side effects
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