pneumonitis

Last reviewed 01/2018

Pneumonitis is a rare side effect of Methotrexate:

  • dry cough, fever or breathlessness
  • more common if underlying lung disease

Action:

  • admit urgently as the patient may need intensive care
  • withdraw methotrexate and administer corticosteroids to a patient with suspected pneumonitis (1)

Reference:

  1. CMO's Update 35 (January 2003), 6.