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ArticleClinical rheumatology2021

Real-world data on MTX tolerance with regimens used in children versus adults.

Ummusen Kaya Akca, Bayram Farisogullari, Gozde Kubra Yardimci, Erdal Sag, Erdal Atalay, Muserref Kasap Cuceoglu, Ozge Basaran, Levent Kilic, Seza Ozen, Yelda Bilginer

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Article in Clinical rheumatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Ummusen Kaya AkcaDivision of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye campus, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0426-9432
Bayram FarisogullariDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9394-1103
Gozde Kubra YardimciDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9543-4685
Erdal SagDivision of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye campus, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6542-2656
Erdal AtalayDivision of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye campus, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8974-7121
Muserref Kasap CuceogluDivision of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye campus, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9957-8894
Ozge BasaranDivision of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye campus, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8534-0930
Levent KilicDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1064-9690
Seza OzenDivision of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye campus, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2389-7282
Yelda BilginerDivision of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye campus, 06100, Ankara, Turkey. yeldabilginer@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6232-0072

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveMethotrexate (MTX) is one of the most commonly used disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs which can cause gastrointestinal side effects. MTX intolerance is defined as gastrointestinal and behavioral symptoms occurring before and after MTX administration. This study aims to evaluate and compare the frequency of methotrexate intolerance in adult and pediatric patients.

methodsPatients with a rheumatic disease who used oral or parenteral methotrexate for at least 3 months were included in the study. Methotrexate intolerance was assessed using the Methotrexate Intolerance Severity Score (MISS) questionnaire and visual analog scale (VAS). In the pediatric patient group, the MISS questionnaire and VAS assessment were applied to both patients and families.

resultsA total of 200 patients, 100 of whom were children, were enrolled in the study. The mean age for children and adults were 11.9 (± 3.7) and 52.0 (± 10.9). The prevalence of MTX intolerance was higher in the pediatric group, 64.0 and 10.0% (p < 0.001), respectively. Compared with oral administration, the patients receiving parenteral MTX had a higher proportion of MTX intolerance (p < 0.001). Younger age was the independent risk factor for MTX intolerance. There was a strong correlation between MISS and VAS scores between the evaluations of the patient and the family (p < 0.01, r = 0.95/p < 0.01, r = 0.94).

conclusionMethotrexate intolerance was higher in childhood. All patients using MTX should be monitored and questioned for signs of intolerance.

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Antirheumatic AgentsDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsAdultChildClinical ProtocolsHumansMethotrexateSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeAntirheumatic AgentsMethotrexateIntoleranceMethotrexateMethotrexate intolerance severity score

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