Adverse effects of methotrexate in three psoriatic arthritis patients

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作者
Maejima, Hideki [1 ]
Watarai, Akira [1 ]
Nakano, Toshiaki [1 ]
Katayama, Chieko [1 ]
Nishiyama, Hiromi [1 ]
Katsuoka, Kensei [1 ]
机构
[1] Kitasato Univ, Sch Med, Dept Dermatol, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 2520374, Japan
关键词
Psoriatic arthritis; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Viral uveitis; Renal cell carcinoma; Methotrexate; LOW-DOSE METHOTREXATE; RHEUMATOID-ARTHRITIS; THERAPY; REACTIVATION; VIRUS; DRUGS;
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10.1007/s00296-012-2649-0
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Methotrexate, a folic acid analogue with anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects, is commonly used to treat patients with severe destructive psoriatic arthritis and has considerable efficacy. Combined anti-tumor necrosis factor and MTX therapy result in less treatment discontinuation due to adverse events. Despite its efficacy, MTX may result in adverse effects including hepatic, pulmonary, and renal toxicity as well as lymphoproliferative disorders and predisposition to infection. We herein report rare adverse effects of MTX treatment, specifically asymptomatic pulmonary tuberculosis, renal cell carcinoma, and lateral uveitis, in three psoriatic arthritis patients treated with MTX. MTX is an important drug for the treatment for psoriatic arthritis patient, but an awareness of the possible adverse effects is needed.
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页码:571 / 574
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