Title of article
Practical issues with high dose methotrexate therapy
Author/Authors
Al-Quteimat, Osama M. King Abdullah Medical City - Pharmaceutical Care Department, Saudi Arabia , Al-Badaineh, Mariam A. King Abdullah Medical City - Pharmaceutical Care Department, Saudi Arabia
From page
385
To page
387
Abstract
Methotrexate (MTX) is an antifolate cytotoxic medication used to treat certain types of cancer and at lower doses for rheumatic diseases. MTX has many serious adverse effects, such as myelosuppression, hepatic, renal and pulmonary disorders. For safe and effective use of high dose methotrexate (HDMTX) certain precautions should be followed. We present this case study with short review to briefly summarize the important practical issues related to HDMTX therapy.
Keywords
Methotrexate , Chemotherapy , Drug interaction
Journal title
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal(SPJ)
Journal title
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal(SPJ)
Record number
2684646
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