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Methotrexate can cause gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea and ulcerative mucositis, but gastrointestinal bleeding is not primarily attributed to its immunosuppressive properties.
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Gastrointestinal bleeding
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Methotrexate is an immunosuppressive medication and can weaken the immune system. This is an important aspect of its use in RA, as it helps to reduce the autoimmune inflammatory response associated with the disease.
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a
Immunosuppression
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Haemolytic anaemia is not a typical side effect of methotrexate's immunosuppressive action. Anaemia can occur due to other mechanisms but is not directly related to immunosuppression.
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d
Haemolytic anaemia
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Whilst methotrexate is primarily metabolised by the kidneys, nephrotoxicity is not a common side effect related to its immunosuppressive action.
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c
Nephrotoxicity
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Osteoporosis can be a concern with long-term methotrexate use, but it is not primarily attributed to its immunosuppressive properties.
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e
Osteoporosis
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Drug Side Effects
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Methotrexate is commonly used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Which of the following side effects is associated with methotrexate and is attributed to its immunosuppressive properties?
a