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What is this medication? Methotrexate is a prescription injectable medication that contains the active ingredient methotrexate. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites or folic acid antagonists. Doctors primarily prescribe this medication to treat adults with severe rheumatoid arthritis and children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis when other treatments have not been effective. By interfering with certain enzymes in the body, it helps to reduce joint pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with these chronic inflammatory conditions. In addition to its use for joint conditions, Methotrexate is also indicated for the treatment of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults who do not respond sufficiently to other forms of therapy. The medication works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells and suppressing an overactive immune system response. Because it is a potent medication, it is typically administered once a week, and patients require regular monitoring by a healthcare professional to ensure safety and effectiveness throughout the course of treatment.