MTX Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
MTX Indications
A
Severe crohns
Mod-severe RA
Maintenance of remission of severe crohns
2
Q
MTX general side effects
A
Anaemia
Diarrhoea
GI discomfort
Headache
3
Q
More serious MTX side effects
A
Liver toxicity
GI toxicity
Pulmonary toxicity
STOP IF ANY OCCUR
4
Q
MTX in pregnancy and BF
A
AVOID
5
Q
MTX and contraception
A
During and for at least 6 MONTHS AFTER
6
Q
Pre-screening MTX
A
FBC
Renal
Liver function
Preg should be ruled out
7
Q
Monitoring+ frequency for MTX
A
FBC, renal, LFT repeated every 1-2 weeks until stable -> then 2-3 monthly
8
Q
A