[folic acid antagonist that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of nucleic acids, thymidylate, and protein; used as an antineoplastic in a wide variety of malignancies, and as an antipsoriatic and antirheumatic. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0025677 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: 4-Aminofolic acid
[AN300] ANTINEOPLASTICS, ANTIMETABOLITES
[AN000] ANTINEOPLASTICS
antifolate
pteridine
Relation/CHD: METHOTREXATE SODIUM