Methotrexate

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Structure of Methotrexate.
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Folic acid.

Methotrexate (MTX) is a drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is antineoplastic, 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
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