Abstract:Introduction: Although high-dose Methotrexate (MTX) is a successful chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in childhood, life-threatening toxic effects are rarely seen. Therefore, frequent follow-up of drug levels is recommended. The study researched the necessity of drug level measurement and a minimum safe number of measurements. Materials and Methods: The files of pediatric patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia receiving high-dose MTX treatment in a single center b… Show more
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