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Does methotrexate cause renal issues or other complications after a molar pregnancy?
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Not commonly: This is a drug used to slow down cell division acting to control excessive immunity or malignancies. The major toxicity is direceted at the liver, skin, GI tract and bone marrow cells. Kidneys are usually spared.
Answered 3/8/2015
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Methotrexate: Methotrexate can affect kidneys, liver and rarely ovarian function.
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