MTX
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- noun
- Specialized
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metotrexato
- In MTX-naive patients, there is a compelling rationale for starting and stepping up MTX monotherapy (and prednisone).
- MTX (methotrexate)
- MTX plus a bDMARD
- MTX alone
Examples
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Patients received MTX, HUMIRA 40 mg eow, or HUMIRA 40 mg eow plus MTX for two years of blinded treatment.
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PREMIER was a Phase 3, randomized, controlled trial in MTX-naive patients with early moderate to severe RA.
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DMARDs, in particular MTX, alone or in combination, are the mainstay of treatment.
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First, some of the differences, although statistically significant, were relatively small, particularly in MTX-nave patients.
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Patients who are refractory to MTX and/or anti-cytokine agents had limited options until recently.
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Results from these trials have shown that abatacept provides significant clinical and health-related quality of life benefits in both MTX and TNF antagonist inadequate responders.
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In her treatment plan, the doctor prescribed MTX to help manage her autoimmune disease.
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Many patients find that MTX is effective in controlling their symptoms when used regularly.
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After years of research, MTX has become a standard medication for certain types of cancer.
Synonyms
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A strong medicine that stops cells from growing and treats some cancers, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
A medicine used to treat cancer and some immune system diseases by stopping cells from growing
Surface Forms
Etymology
The letters MTX are a short form of the medicine methotrexate, and doctors often use it as a quick name for the drug. So when you see MTX in medical notes it means this specific treatment for some cancers and autoimmune conditions.