RediTrex Dosage
Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.
Recommended Adult Dosing
Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 7.5 mg per 0.3 mL, 10 mg per 0.4 mL, 12.5 mg per 0.5 mL, 15 mg per 0.6 mL, 17.5 mg per 0.7 mL, 20 mg per 0.8 mL, 22.5 mg per 0.9 mL, 25 mg per mL
Rheumatoid arthritis
[7.5-25 mg SC qwk]
Start: 7.5 mg SC qwk; Max: 30 mg/wk; Info: use lowest effective dose; give w/ folic acid 1 mg qd or leucovorin 5 mg qwk; consider lower doses in elderly pts
Psoriasis, severe
[10-25 mg SC qwk]
Max: 30 mg/wk; Info: use lowest effective dose; give w/ folic acid 1 mg qd or leucovorin 5 mg qwk; consider lower doses in elderly pts
Renal dosing
CrCl 10-50: decr. usual dose by 50%; CrCl <10: avoid use
HD: decr. usual dose by 50%, on dialysis days admin. after dialysis; no supplement; PD: avoid use
Hepatic dosing
chronic hepatic dz: contraindicated
SRC: NLM .