Methotrexate Induced Oral Mucositis and Bone Marrow Suppression in Psoriatic Patient
Aadithya, Raghuveer S Prabhu, Rahmathullah SN
International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · pp. 85–88 · Published 24 May 2024
10.9734/ijmpcr/2024/v17i2381Abstract
Methotrexate is an antimetabolite which binds to the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme and used in the treatment of malignant disorders and autoimmune diseases. Myelosuppression is a serious complication of methotrexate toxicity. The following case describes a case of 67 year old male patient diagnosed with psoriasis and wrongly taken methotrexate 7.5 mg daily for 3 days and twice daily for 4 days. He presented with oral mucositis and his lab reports showed myelosuppression. Our case emphasizes the significance of effective patient counselling to ensure the understanding of prescription and to prevent drug toxicity. The key learning points of our case report include the importance of adhering to prescribed medication regimens, awareness of MTX toxicity, early initiation of folinic acid as an antidote, vigilant monitoring of toxicity, and effective patient education on proper medication use. Adherence to established MTX therapy guidelines in dermatological conditions is crucial to minimize the risk of patient.
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