The most common toxicity of methotrexate is:
A) dose-related bone marrow suppression
B) severe psoriasis
C) psoriatic arthritis
D) liver failure
A) dose-related bone marrow suppression
The most common toxicity of methotrexate is dose-related bone marrow suppression. Infertility with azoospermia and amenorrhea also occur. GI upset and mouth sores are less serious common adverse effects.
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