methotrexate sodium

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Noun1.methotrexate sodium - toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
amethopterin, methotrexate
antimetabolite - an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite
immune suppressant drug, immunosuppressant, immunosuppressive, immunosuppressive drug, immunosuppressor - a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
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Elliotts B Solution (buffered intrathecal electrolyte/dextrose injection) is a diluent for methotrexate sodium, a chemotherapeutic drug and immune system suppressant, and cytarabine, a chemotherapeutic drug.
CLINIGEN SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH LUKARE FOR ELLIOTTS B
"Our first branded product (which Stada relaunched in 2004) is Rheumatrex Dose Pack (methotrexate sodium tablets) for rheumatoid arthritis.
Stada Pharmaceuticals Inc
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