Methotrexate

Word METHOTREXATE
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A toxic antimetabolite, C20H22N8O5, that acts as a folic acid antagonist to interfere with cellular reproduction and is used to treat psoriasis, certain cancers, and some inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. noun

An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. noun

Toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis noun

An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.

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The word "methotrexate" in example sentences

An intravenous IV infusion of a medication called methotrexate may be used to abort the pregnancy or may be combined with surgery to ensure the full removal of pregnancy tissues. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

I had to terminate an ectopic pregnancy using methotrexate, which is the lowest risk way to treat the condition but that some misogynist in the Catholic church has declared to be impermissible abortion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Another drug, called methotrexate, can also be used with misoprostol, but it works slightly differently, halting the ongoing process of implantation, and is usually administered via injection. ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)

Valerie Jensen, associate director of the Food and Drug Administration's drug shortage program, said her team is working with the three makers of preservative-free methotrexate, which is used to treat the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL. ❋ Unknown (2012)

The cancer groups urged the drug-makers to "take all necessary steps to rapidly increase access" to the preservative-free version of methotrexate, which is needed for children because the preservatives can be dangerous for them. ❋ WalesOnline (2012)

Until late last year, five drugmakers in the U.S. manufactured the generic injected cancer medicine methotrexate, which is crucial for treating children and adults with ALL as well as children with other, less-common cancers. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Once a death sentence, this deadly disease can now be cured for 80 to 90 percent of those afflicted thanks to an injectable drug called methotrexate. ❋ Rick Ungar (2012)

The new drug from BTG International Inc. breaks up a chemotherapy drug called methotrexate so that it can be eliminated from the body. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Drug maker Sandoz recalls methotrexate injection vials over possible glass flakes ❋ Unknown (2010)

R788 is designed to help patients who do not respond to the older drug methotrexate, which is the current standard of care for rheumatoid arthritis patients. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A doctor can either end the pregnancy with a drug called methotrexate or do a surgical procedure to remove the embryo from the place it doesn't belong. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(by taking a drug called methotrexate which is also a chemo drug.) ❋ Unknown (2009)

They found that a drug called methotrexate worked particularly well in destroying these cells. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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