Reasons for discontinuation of methotrexate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and challenges of methotrexate resumption: a single-center, retrospective study

Reasons for discontinuation of methotrexate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and challenges of methotrexate resumption: a single-center, retrospective study

Abstract Background Methotrexate (MTX) is an anchor drug used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); hence, understanding the reasons for MTX discontinuation in RA can help improve its treatment. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the reasons for MTX discontinuation and to identify...

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Main Authors: Hiroko Nagafuchi, Yutaka Goto, Tomofumi Kiyokawa, Kimito Kawahata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-12-01
Series:Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Methotrexate
Discontinuation
Malignancy
Infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43166-022-00162-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43166-022-00162-w

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