methotrexate sodium

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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.

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"Our first branded product (which Stada relaunched in 2004) is Rheumatrex Dose Pack (methotrexate sodium tablets) for rheumatoid arthritis.