Ulcerations due to methotrexate toxicity in a psoriasis patient
An. bras. dermatol
; An. bras. dermatol;91(3): 375-377, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Methotrexate is one of the most used drugs in the treatment of psoriasis with indication of systemic therapy. Cutaneous and mucous side effects are described by pharmacological characteristics of the drug itself or due to overdose. We report the case of a patient with ulcerations in oral mucosa and psoriatic plaques after incorrect use of Methotrexate. Prescribed in a weekly dose, it was used continuously for 10 days and without simultaneous intake of folic acid. It is important to ensure correct comprehension of the prescription.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Úlcera Cutânea
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Metotrexato
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Toxidermias
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Úlceras Orais
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Antagonistas do Ácido Fólico
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil