Rasuvo
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Manufacturer
Form
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CVS PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
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37% |
$482.60
With Free Coupon
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WALMART PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
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37% |
$482.60
With Free Coupon
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SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
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34% |
$504.22
With Free Coupon
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HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
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34% |
$505.45
With Free Coupon
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WALGREENS |
Retail
$760.72 |
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33% |
$509.38
With Free Coupon
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
Retail
$760.72 |
Save
32% |
$516.27
With Free Coupon
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CVS PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
Save
37% |
$482.60
With Free Coupon
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WALMART PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
Save
37% |
$482.60
With Free Coupon
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SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
Save
34% |
$504.22
With Free Coupon
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HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
Retail
$760.72 |
Save
34% |
$505.45
With Free Coupon
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WALGREENS |
Retail
$760.72 |
Save
33% |
$509.38
With Free Coupon
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
Retail
$760.72 |
Save
32% |
$516.27
With Free Coupon
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CVS PHARMACY # |
$564.88
With Free Coupon
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GIANT PHARMACY |
$568.41
With Free Coupon
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AKINA PHARMACY |
$590.90
With Free Coupon
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MY DR'S PHARMACY |
$590.90
With Free Coupon
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HARRIS TEETER |
$592.30
With Free Coupon
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HEALTH STAR PHARMACY |
$592.30
With Free Coupon
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LIBERTY PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES |
$592.30
With Free Coupon
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LOUDOUN COMMUNITY PHARMACY |
$592.30
With Free Coupon
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. |
$592.30
With Free Coupon
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RX+PHARMACY |
$592.30
With Free Coupon
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Drug Info for rasuvo
Methotrexate injection is used alone or in combination with other medications: to treat certain types of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in adults and children; to treat or prevent meningeal leukemia (cancer in the covering of the spinal cord and brain) in adults and children; to treat certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (types of cancer that begin in a type of white blood cells that normally fights infection) in adults and children; to treat osteosarcoma (cancer that forms in bones) after surgery to remove the tumor in adults and children; to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL, a group of cancers of the immune system that first appear as skin rashes); to treat breast cancer in adults; to treat certain cancers of the head and neck in adults; to treat gestational trophoblastic tumors (a type of tumor that forms inside a woman's uterus when pregnant) in adults; to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA; a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) in adults; to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA; a type of childhood arthritis that affects five or more joints during the first six months of the condition, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) in children; and to treat severe psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) in adults. Methotrexate is in a class of medications called antimetabolites. Methotrexate treats cancer by slowing the growth of cancer cells. Methotrexate treats psoriasis by slowing the growth of skin cells to stop scales from forming. Methotrexate may treat rheumatoid arthritis and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
Otrexup is used to treat adults with rheumatoid arthritis and children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It is also used for other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Otrexup suppresses the immune system to decrease joint damage and to preserve joint functions. This medication is available as an injection.
- Methotrexate Novaplus
- Otrexup
- PremierPro Rx Methotrexate
- Rasuvo
- RediTrex
- Injectable
- By injection
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein. Rasuvo® or Reditrex® is usually given as a shot under the skin of the stomach or thigh.
This medicine should only be given once a week.
Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Check the liquid in the Rasuvo® autoinjector. It should be clear and yellow to brown. Do not use it if it is cloudy, discolored, or has particles in it.
Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not inject Rasuvo® or Reditrex® in areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, scaly, hard, or has scars or stretch marks.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.
Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
Injection routeIf you store this medicine at home, keep it at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to methotrexate, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Stomach or bowel problems, including ulcer or perforationLiver problemsBrain or nerve problemsLung or breathing problems, including interstitial pneumonitisKidney problemsSerious skin reactions, including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, skin necrosis, or erythema multiformeIncreased risk of cancer (including lymphoma)Nerve problemsTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problems that can be life-threatening)
This medicine may make you dizzy or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Female patients should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose.
Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 1 week after the last dose.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood or bone marrow problems (including anemia), lung or breathing problems, diabetes, a weak immune system, any type of infection, stomach ulcers, or a history of alcohol abuse. Tell your doctor if you are also receiving radiation treatment.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You may also need chest x-rays.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Some medicines can affect how methotrexate works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Azathioprine, hydroxychloroquine, mercaptopurine, nitrous oxide, phenylbutazone, phenytoin, probenecid, sulfasalazine, theophyllineMedicine to treat an infection (including chloramphenicol, penicillin, tetracycline, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Retinoid medicineSteroid medicineStomach medicine (including esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole)Vitamin supplements containing folic acid
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Stomach ulcer or perforationLiver or lung damageSerious skin reactionsHigher risk of lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system)Tumor lysis syndrome (high levels of electrolytes or minerals in your blood)
This medicine may make you dizzy or tired. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You may also need chest x-rays.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Fever, chills, dry cough, sore throat, body aches
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Seizures, confusion, tingling or numbness in your hands, feet, or lips, trouble seeing, headache
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, blue lips or fingers
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain
- Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat
- Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat
Frequently Asked Questions
The retail cost of Rasuvo depends on your insurance coverage, pharmacy location, dosage and quantity required. The average Rasuvo price is about $499 for a supply of 0.6 milliliters, 7.5 mg/0.15 mL subcutaneous solution.
Our Rasuvo savings card can be used at many U.S participating pharmacies including Kroger and CVS/pharmacy. On our website, you can enter your zip-code to locate a nearby participating pharmacy within your area.
Methotrexate is the generic name of Rasuvo. Preservative Free and Otrexup are brand name alternatives of Rasuvo. Currently, there isn’t a generic version of Rasuvo but you can use OptionRx’s free coupon card to lower the prescription cost of Rasuvo and other brand alternatives by up to 80%.
You can save on your Rasuvo cost by using a free coupon available from the manufacturer’s website. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program, Patient Access Network Foundation, Core Connections Program and Rasuvo Disposal Program assist eligible patients with accessing Rasuvo at a reduced cost. Contact any of these programs for more information. You can also use our free coupon card. Our customers typically find that they save more by using our OptionRx savings card instead of the manufacturer coupon.