Prevalence of methotrexate intolerance in juvenile idiopathic arthritis and possible risk factors: a tertiary center experience

• Main Authors: Zahide Ekici Tekin (Author), Melike Mehveş Kaplan (Author), Merve Cansu Polat (Author), Elif Çelikel (Author), Vildan Güngörer (Author), Tuba Kurt (Author), Nilüfer Tekgöz (Author), Müge Sezer (Author), Cüneyt Karagöl (Author), Serkan Coşkun (Author), Nimet Öner (Author), Banu Çelikel Acae (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Publishing House, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Methotrexate that has a safe and inexpensive profile is a first choice of juvenile idiopathic arthritis treatment. Nevertheless, gastrointestinal symptoms are not serious but common side effects of methotrexate. Sometimes patients may have nausea by thinking methotrexate and even refuse methotrexate...