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Drug Name | Methotrexate |
Trade Name | Abitrexate |
Synonyms | Amethopterin |
Drug Descriptions |
Methotrexate is an antimetabolite, which inhibits DHFR resulting in decreased immune function and antineoplastic activity and is FDA approved for psoriasis, RA, and several cancers including choriocarcinoma, AML, lung, head and neck and epidermoid (FDA.gov). |
DrugClasses | Chemotherapy - Antimetabolite 14 |
CAS Registry Number | 59-05-2 |
NCIT ID | C642 |