MTX Flashcards

1
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Methotrexate

A

Folic acid antagonist

treats RA, IBD, Psoriasis

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2
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MTX pulmonary toxicity

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1-8%
hypersensitivity pneumonitis
organizing pneumonia
dad
pleural effusion
Opportunistic infections
Pulmonary lymphoproliferative disorders
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3
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MTX Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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days to months after tx
fever sob, rash and arthralgias
Mediastinal and Hilar LYMPADENOPATHY
OVER 50% have EOSINOPHILIA

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4
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Treatment of MTX lung

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drug withdrawal

GOOD PX

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