Methotrexate nephrotoxicity: Novel treatment, new approach
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Methotrexate nephrotoxicity: Novel treatment, new approach
Abstract
This is the report of a case of methotrexate nephrotoxicity for which glucarpidase was used. We use the case to review a number of teaching points related to this new treatment option.
Keywords: Methotrexate; Voraxaze; carboxypeptidase G2; glucarpidase; nephrotoxicity.
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