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Pulmonary complications following methotrexate therapy
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|February 1, 1987
Summary
Methotrexate, used for psoriasis, can cause rare but serious lung issues like pneumonitis and fibrosis. Early detection through lung function tests and stopping the drug may reverse these methotrexate-induced lung diseases.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Methotrexate is a common treatment for severe psoriasis.
- Hepatotoxicity is a known side effect of methotrexate.
- Pulmonary complications are uncommon but serious adverse effects.