

| 1. | methotrexate(Trexall , Rheumatrex Dose Pack) | ||
| 2. | oxytocin(Pitocin , Syntocinon) | ||
| 3. | misoprostol(Cytotec ) | ||
| 4. | mifepristone(Mifeprex ) | ||
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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.
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Antineoplastic agent and immunosuppressant; folic acid antagonist.
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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...
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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.
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Oxytocic; indirectly stimulates contraction of uterine smooth muscle; elicits all the responses of endogenous oxytocin.
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OXYTOCIN (ox i TOE sin) is a man-made form of a natural hormone. It works by causing the uterus to contract. It is used to increase the strength of contractions of the uterus. It can be used during childbirth to speed delivery or after childbirth to control bleeding. It is also used clear the uterus after an incomplete abortion or miscarriage.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Gastric antisecretory agent with protective effects on the gastroduodenal mucosa; a synthetic analog of prostaglandin E 1 (alprostadil).
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MISOPROSTOL (mye soe PROST ole) helps to prevent stomach ulcers in patients who take medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin and who are at high risk of complications from ulcers.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Mifepristone is a pill that can be taken as an alternative to a surgical abortion.This medication is best-suited for ending early pregnancies.Women who are more than seven weeks pregnant(or 49 days since their last menstrual period) should not tak...
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MIFEPRISTONE (mi FE pri stone) is a hormone-like drug. It is used in combination with other medicines to end an early pregnancy (usually during the first 7 weeks). This medicine is only available in a doctor's office, health clinic, or hospital.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Progesterone-receptor antagonist; a synthetic derivative of norethindrone.
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