Methotrexate use and alcohol.
نویسندگان
چکیده
A literature review was performed to look at the interactions between alcohol and methotrexate in non-malignant disease. The evidence from research into psoriasis and inflammatory arthritis, and an overview of international and national guidelines, was amalgamated into some consensus recommendations.
منابع مشابه
هپاتوتوکسیسیتی متوتروکسات؛ خطری که نباید نادیده گرفته شود: معرفی 4 بیمار و مرور مطالب کاربردی
Introduction: Methotrexate is used increasingly for treatment of some diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn. Bone marrow suppression, mucocutaneous lesions, pneumonitis, and hepatotoxicity are major side effects of this drug. Since methotrexate toxicity is dose dependent and is usually administered with low dose via a weekly regimen, its side effects are not commonly seen. ...
متن کاملComparison of Two Therapeutic Regimens: Methotrexate-Folinic Acid (8 days) and Weekly Methotrexate in Patients with Low risk Gestational Trophoblastic neoplasia
Background: Methotrexate is used in the treatment of Low-risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia. The purpose of this study was to compare the therapeutic responses and side effects of two therapeutic methods which were prescribed for patients suffering from Low-risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia. One method was the daily use of Methotrexate-Folic Acid (for 8 da...
متن کاملLow-to-Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Be Safe When Taking Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriasis
It is unclear if consumption of small to moderate amounts of alcohol is safe while taking methotrexate. We set out to determine whether there is an association between liver enzyme abnormalities and alcohol consumption in subjects taking methotrexate. The study sample was identified from the database of the South Central Veteran Affairs Healthcare Network, consisting of 10 hospitals in Texas, O...
متن کاملبررسی تاثیر تجویز متوترکسات در آسم وابسته به کورتیکواستروئید
Despite the role of oral corticosteroids in management of sever asthma, use of these drugs needs careful awareness of its many side effects. There are controversies about the role of methotrexate in lowering the need for corticosteroides in these patients. In this study an attempt has been made to determine methotrexate effects in corticosteroid dependent asthma. Six patients were entered in a ...
متن کاملAlcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorders in Bangladesh
Background: This review was performed to evaluate the trend of alcohol use, characteristics of consumers, alcohol use disorders and toxic alcohol intoxications in Bangladesh. In addition, sources and sales figures of alcoholic beverages, and number of legal permits issued for alcohol consumption are reported and analyzed. Methods: A narrative search was performed on available medical literature...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical and experimental rheumatology
دوره 28 5 Suppl 61 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010