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  • remove Azulfidine
    sulfasalazine
  • remove Macrobid
    nitrofurantoin
  • remove methotrexate
    generic

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 3 Interactions

Smiley face Smiley face

Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) + methotrexate (generic)

Avoid/Use Alternative


nitrofurantoin + methotrexate

if oral methotrexate use, consider alternative or monitor CBC, renal fxn: combo may incr. methotrexate levels, risk of serious infection, myelosuppression, nephrotoxicity, other adverse effects; may decr. methotrexate active metabolite levels, efficacy (decreased absorption; intestinal metabolism inhibited, decr. conversion to active metabolite)

Monitor/Modify Tx

Smiley face Smiley face Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) + methotrexate (generic)

Monitor/Modify Tx


sulfasalazine + methotrexate

monitor CBC: combo may incr. risk of serious infection, myelosuppression (additive effects)

Caution Advised

Smiley face Smiley face Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) + Macrobid (nitrofurantoin)

Caution Advised


sulfasalazine + nitrofurantoin

caution advised: combo may incr. risk of methemoglobinemia (additive effects)

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