Misinterpretation of Prescription Leading to Acute Methotrexate Toxicity: An avoidable Accident

Low-dose oral methotrexate (MTX), as used for several dermatological and rheumatological indications, is generally a safe medication. Overdose of MTX may cause acute toxicity, which results in oral mucositis, skin ulceration, and pancytopenia. A 40-year-old man presented with a 3-day history of or...

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Main Authors: Farhana Quyum, M.A. Bashar, Mashfiqul-Hasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College 2025-02-01
Series:Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care
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Online Access:https://journals.lnh.edu.pk/lnjpc/pdf/54167155-e211-47cb-a695-40f4edc48394.pdf
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