Two-Dose Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy

The regimen is an attempt to create a middle ground between the 2 commonly used regimens - "single dose" and "multi dose". The "multi dose" regimen is more effective, but the "single dose" regimen is more convenient for patients and has fewer side effects.

Inclusion criteria

• Confirmed diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy via

• D&E without products of conception identified on frozen pathology or
• VABRA without products of conception identified with pathologic evaluation or
• Ultrasound visualization of a gestational sac in the adnexa, with definitive visualization of a yolk sac or fetal pole
• the subject is hemodynamically stable without signs of hemoperitoneum
• laparoscopy has not been performed
• the subject is able to return for frequent follow-up care
• normal renal and liver function have been documented within 2 days
• normal white blood count and platelet count have been documented as per laboratory standard
• normal chest x-ray was obtained if the subject has a history of pulmonary disease
• no history of allergy or sensitivity to methotrexate or any component of its formulation

Exclusion criteria

• breastfeeding
• laboratory evidence of immunodeficiency
• alcoholism or chronic liver disease
• the concomitant use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• blood dyscrasia such as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, or severe anemia
• active pulmonary disease
• hepatic, renal, or hematological dysfunction
• adnexal mass > or = 3.5 cm
• presence of fetal cardiac motion
• active major psychiatric disorder such as major depression, bipolar disease, psychotic disorder, or drug addiction
• subjects unable or unwilling to comply with study procedures or illiterate