Smith K C
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If methotrexate were introduced as a new drug today, it would be hailed as a major advance in the management of psoriasis, as well as for a number of other conditions. Because the patent on methotrexate expired decades ago, this medication has not recently received the attention it deserves. When patients are properly screened and educated about the correct use of methotrexate, and appropriately monitored during treatment, this drug is a safe, inexpensive, well-tolerated and effective medication for the control of psoriasis.
如果甲氨蝶呤在今天作为一种新药推出,它将被誉为银屑病治疗以及其他一些病症治疗方面的一项重大进展。由于甲氨蝶呤的专利在几十年前就已过期,这种药物最近没有得到应有的关注。当患者经过适当筛查并接受关于正确使用甲氨蝶呤的教育,且在治疗期间得到适当监测时,这种药物是一种安全、廉价、耐受性良好且有效的控制银屑病的药物。