Medical MCQ-A diagnosed case of psoriasis, taking MTX since last 15 yrs presents with jaundice and abnormal LFT. So, what will be the course of management:

A diagnosed case of psoriasis, taking MTX since last 15 yrs presents with jaundice and abnormal LFT. So, what will be the course of management:

Stop Mtx, sta dapsone

Mtx + cyclosporine

Stop Mtx, sta steroids

Stop Mtx, sta cyclosporine

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Correct Answer:

Stop Mtx, sta cyclosporine

Description:

Methotrexate is hepatotoxic drug- Therefore, abnormal liver function test & jaundice (in history)- Next step- stop Mtx- Therefore, B is ruled out 3 systemic drugs used in psoriasis1. Mtx (Teratogenic, hepatotoxic)2. Cyclosporine (nephrotoxic)-3H( HTN, Hyperiglyceridemia , Hyperichosis)3. Acitretin- teratogenic, dyslipidemia. In psoriasis systemic steroids are C/I Dapsone have no role.

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