Methotrexate sodium and Lung cancer - non-small cell - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lung cancer - non-small cell is reported as a side effect among people who take Methotrexate sodium (methotrexate sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Xeljanz, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lung cancer - non-small cell when taking Methotrexate sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 96,366 people who have side effects when taking Methotrexate sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methotrexate sodium?

Methotrexate sodium has active ingredients of methotrexate sodium. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 97,679 Methotrexate sodium users. Check the latest studies of Methotrexate sodium.

What is Lung cancer - non-small cell?

Lung cancer - non-small cell (lung cancer) is found to be associated with 363 drugs and 612 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lung cancer - non-small cell.

On Jul, 19, 2026

96,366 people reported to have side effects when taking Methotrexate sodium.
Among them, 20 people (0.02%) have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

Could Methotrexate sodium cause Lung cancer - non-small cell?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Methotrexate sodium when they have Lung cancer - non-small cell? *

What is the gender of people who have Lung cancer - non-small cell when taking Methotrexate sodium? *

female: 57.89 %
male: 42.11 %

What is the age of people who have Lung cancer - non-small cell when taking Methotrexate sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methotrexate sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lung cancer - non-small cell? *

Interstitial Lung Disease: 3 people, 15.00%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 15.00%
Cough: 3 people, 15.00%
Neoplasm Progression (growth of tumour): 2 people, 10.00%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 2 people, 10.00%
Lung Infection: 2 people, 10.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 2 people, 10.00%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 10.00%
Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine): 2 people, 10.00%
Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (pain in chest muscle or nerve or bones): 2 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 15.00%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 10.00%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Henien M, Carey B, Hullah E, Sproat C, Patel V, "methotrexate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: A report of two cases", Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2017 Dec .
Henien M, Carey B, Hullah E, Sproat C, Patel V, "methotrexate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: A report of two cases", Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2017 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methotrexate sodium (the active ingredients of Methotrexate sodium) and Methotrexate sodium (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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