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adverse effects
- myelosupression
- hepatotoxicity
- overwhelming sepsis
- pneumonitis
- cirrhosis or clinically evident liver disease
- mucositis, mild alopecia, and GI disturbances
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data to pull
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history and examination
- fever
- bruising
- mouth ulcers
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respiratory signs and symptoms
- cough (new onset)
- shortness of breath
- nausea
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laboratory tests
- FBC
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U&Es
- creatinine
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LFTs
- alanine aminotransferase (AST)
- aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- Urine dipstick
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risk factors
- use of antifolate agents such as trimethoprim
- presence of folate deficiency
- renal insufficiency
- prior history of hepatitis B or C
- obesity
- diabetes
- alcohol intake
- preexisting lung damage
- age
- duration of therapy
- folate depletion