MTX Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
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MTX Indications

A

Severe crohns
Mod-severe RA
Maintenance of remission of severe crohns

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2
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MTX general side effects

A

Anaemia
Diarrhoea
GI discomfort
Headache

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3
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More serious MTX side effects

A

Liver toxicity
GI toxicity
Pulmonary toxicity

STOP IF ANY OCCUR

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4
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MTX in pregnancy and BF

A

AVOID

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5
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MTX and contraception

A

During and for at least 6 MONTHS AFTER

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6
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Pre-screening MTX

A

FBC
Renal
Liver function
Preg should be ruled out

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7
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Monitoring+ frequency for MTX

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FBC, renal, LFT repeated every 1-2 weeks until stable -> then 2-3 monthly

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