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amethopterin

amethopterin

9.9
A toxic drug that stops cell growth by blocking folic acid, used to treat some cancers and arthritis
  • noun
  • /ˌæməˈθɒptərɪn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : ametopterina
  • High doses of amethopterin are often used in chemotherapy for certain cancers.

Examples

  • The patient was prescribed amethopterin to manage her rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.

  • Careful monitoring is required during amethopterin therapy due to its potential side effects.

  • The doctor prescribed amethopterin for her cancer treatment.

  • Many patients have benefited from amethopterin therapy.

  • The doctor prescribed amethopterin to treat his psoriasis effectively.

  • Following the diagnosis, the oncologist recommended amethopterin as part of the chemotherapy regimen.

  • Patients receiving amethopterin must be informed about its possible side effects and the need for regular check-ups.

Synonyms

methotrexate
vsamethopterin
  • Specialized
4 7.6

A strong medicine that stops cells from growing and treats some cancers, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis

is the same drug under a different name
methotrexate sodium
vsamethopterin
  • Specialized
7.2

A medicine used to treat cancer and some immune system diseases by stopping cells from growing

is the general form used for cancers, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis
antineoplastic drug
vsamethopterin
  • Specialized
5.5

A drug that stops or kills cancer cells, usually given in chemotherapy

is a single toxic inhibitor that blocks folic acid to stop cell reproduction

Surface Forms

amethopterin singular
amethopterins plural

Etymology

Amethopterin is the older name for the drug now called methotrexate. It was formed from chemical parts, including -pterin, a name for a small part of the molecule, so the word points to its chemical make-up and to why it 'stops cells from multiplying'.