SPL Set ID: 9ab8ce16-f7de-41d4-a4c8-1c742621b6d5
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Otrexup contains methotrexate, a folate analog metabolic inhibitor. Chemically, methotrexate is [N-[4-[[(2,4-diamino-6-pteridinyl)methyl]methylamino]benzoyl]-Lglutamic acid. The structural formula is: C 20 H 22 N 8 O 5 M.W.= 454.45 Otrexup contains methotrexate in a sterile, preservative-free, unbuffered solution with a 27 gauge ½ inch needle for a single subcutaneous injection. Otrexup solution is yellow in color. Inactive ingredients include sodium chloride and water for injection, USP. The amounts of sodium chloride vary with the amount of methotrexate. Amount of methotrexate (mg) per 0.4 mL 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 22.5 25 Amount of sodium chloride (mg) per 0.4 mL 1.96 2.04 1.60 1.48 1.28 0.92 0.56 Hydrochloric acid and additional sodium hydroxide may have been added, if necessary, to adjust the pH to 8.0. Structure