Ciprofloxacin and Methotrexate interaction

Ciprofloxacin and Methotrexate: the Ciprofloxacin prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Ciprofloxacin label · effective 2026-06-30

Moderate

Methotrexate Use with caution Inhibition of methotrexate renal tubular transport potentially leading to increased methotrexate plasma levels Potential increase in the risk of methotrexate associated toxic reactions.

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Moderate

Therefore, carefully monitor patients under methotrexate therapy when concomitant ciprofloxacin therapy is indicated.

Drug interactionsnames MethotrexateView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Methotrexate Monitor for methotrexate toxicity ( 7 )

Drug interactionsnames MethotrexateView label on DailyMed

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