Abstract:BackgroundMethotrexate (MTX) remains the first line treatment in majority of cases of inflammatory arthritis. The current British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) Guidelines suggest checking Full blood Count (FBC), ALT/AST, Albumin, Creatinine at 0,2,4,6,10,14, 18 weeks and then 12 weekly. Despite this close monitoring recommendation, MTX is generally considered a safe drug by Rheumatologists and its use has grown significantly over last two decades.ObjectivesTo evaluate the incidence of liver, renal and haematol… Show more
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