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Methotrexate injection
methotrexate , abbreviated mtx and 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 of folic acid. Methotrexate began to replace the more toxic antifolate aminopterin starting in the 1950s. The drug was developed by yellapragada subbarao.
Methotrexate injection is a type of chemical which is used to treat particular kinds of cancer and other diseases. It affects on cells that grow rapidly such as cancer cells, cells of psoriasis, and cells in your mouth and stomach. Methotrexate is used to treat dangerous types of cancers including leukemias, lymphoma, breast cancer, and others. Lower dose of methotrexate injections may be given to patients with psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis.
uses:
intake of methotrexate is dangerous, so is useful only in the following conditions :
• methotrexate is used to treat only life-threatening cancer.
• it is ingested in severe psoriasis.
• it also works in rheumatoid arthritis.
• it is also applicable in psoriatic arthritis, mycosis fungoides, and a variety of solid tumors.
Dosage form: injection
strength:
injectable: 25 mg/ml. Powder for injection: 1 g. Tablet: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 15 mg
therapeutic category:
• antineoplastic agents
• antirheumatic agents
• antimetabolites
• enzyme inhibitors
• folic acid antagonists
• dermatologic agents
• immunosuppressive agents
• nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors
• abortifacient agents,
• nonsteroidal
• abortifacient agents
• antimetabolites,
• antineoplastic.