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Methotrexate Sodium Solution for injection
METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stomach. It is used to treat many cancers and other medical conditions. It is used for leukemias, lymphomas, breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancers, and other cancers. This medicine also works on the immune system and is commonly used to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
methotrexate
Antineoplastic agent and immunosuppressant; folic acid antagonist.
Source:AHFS
Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a folic acid derivative that interferes with folic acid metabolism(folate antagonist). It is a cytotoxic agent(a chemical that is directly toxic to cells) with multiple characteristics and may be described as an antimetabolite, ant...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Methotrexate Sodium Oral tablet
METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stomach. It is used to treat many cancers and other medical conditions. It is used for leukemias, lymphomas, breast cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancers, and other cancers. This medicine also works on the immune system and is commonly used to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. If used for arthritis or psoriasis, the drug is only given once a week. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
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