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Used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
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methotrexate
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n. (context medicine English) An antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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n. toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis [syn: methotrexate sodium , amethopterin ]
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Methotrexate ( MTX ), formerly known as amethopterin , is an antimetabolite and antifolate drug . It is used in treatment of cancer , autoimmune diseases , ectopic pregnancy , and for the induction of medical abortions . It acts by inhibiting the metabolism ...