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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, antineoplastic, and immunosuppressant.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
methotrexate
Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
Source:MULTUM
methotrexate (injection)
Methotrexate injection interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
Source:MULTUM
mifepristone
Mifepristone blocks the actions of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone, which is necessary for pregnancy to continue.
Source:MULTUM
mifepristone
Progesterone-receptor antagonist; a synthetic derivative of norethindrone.
Source:AHFS
Mifepristone
Mifepristone is a pill that can be taken as an alternative to a surgical abortion. Purpose This medication is best-suited for ending early pregnancies.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
misoprostol
Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin.
Source:MULTUM
misoprostol
Gastric antisecretory agent with protective effects on the gastroduodenal mucosa; a synthetic analog of prostaglandin E 1 (alprostadil).
Source:AHFS
oxytocin
Oxytocin is a natural hormone that causes the uterus to contract.
Source:MULTUM
oxytocin
Oxytocic; indirectly stimulates contraction of uterine smooth muscle; elicits all the responses of endogenous oxytocin.
Source:AHFS
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