A case report on methotrexate induced pancytopenia

Authors

  • Meghana Devulapallli Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tiruchanoor, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • T. S. Durga Prasad Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tiruchanoor, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • G. V. Narasimha Kumar Department of Pharmacology, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • B. Avanthi Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tiruchanoor, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • S. K. Shabana Banu Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tiruchanoor, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20171122

Keywords:

Adverse drug reaction, Drug induced pancytopenia, Drug related morbidity, Impaired quality of life

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a non-specific systemic inflammatory disease that affects various organ systems in the body leading to a wide spectrum of clinical presentations. The management of SLE includes therapy with immunosuppressant agents who have a narrow safety range and a wide adverse effect profile. Methotrexate discussed in this case report is one of such drugs whose short term and long term usage has been associated with various adverse events that affect the individuals quality of life. So, it is always advisable to take prophylactic measures and to provide patient education to detect and prevent adverse events at the earliest.

Author Biography

T. S. Durga Prasad, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tiruchanoor, Andhra Pradesh, India

 

 

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Published

2017-03-25

How to Cite

Devulapallli, M., Durga Prasad, T. S., Narasimha Kumar, G. V., Avanthi, B., & Shabana Banu, S. K. (2017). A case report on methotrexate induced pancytopenia. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 6(4), 1006–1010. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20171122

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