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'''Methotrexate (MTX)''' is a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is | '''Methotrexate (MTX)''' is a drug used in the treatment of a variety of [[cancer]]s, and [[autoimmunity|autoimmune]] disorders such as [[asthma]] and [[rheumatoid arthritis]]. It is a nucleic acid anti-metabolite (like 6-MP), and a folic acid antagonist due to its similarity in structure. | ||
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Revision as of 16:06, 1 July 2010
Methotrexate (MTX) is a drug used in the treatment of a variety of cancers, and autoimmune disorders such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a nucleic acid anti-metabolite (like 6-MP), and a folic acid antagonist due to its similarity in structure.
common synonyms
- Mexate
- Methylaminopterin
- Emtexate
- Metatrexan
- Methopterin
- MTX dihydrate
- Folex
- Folex PFS
- Amethopetrin
External links
The most up-to-date information about Methotrexate and other drugs can be found at the following sites.
- Methotrexate - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Methotrexate - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Methotrexate - Detailed information from DrugBank.