Amethopterin
Amethopterin
Amethopterin (pronounced: a-meth-op-ter-in), also known as Methotrexate, is a chemotherapy agent and immune system suppressant. It is used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and for medical abortion.
Etymology
The term "Amethopterin" is derived from the chemical name Amino Methyl Pterin. "Amino" refers to the presence of an amino group, "Methyl" refers to a methyl group, and "Pterin" refers to the chemical structure that is a part of many biomolecules, including folic acid.
Usage
Amethopterin is used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including leukemia, breast cancer, lung cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, head and neck cancer, and lymphoma. It is also used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
In addition, Amethopterin is used in combination with misoprostol for medical abortion.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Amethopterin include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, and fatigue. Serious side effects may include liver disease, lung disease, lymphoma, and severe skin rashes.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy
- Immune system
- Cancer
- Autoimmune diseases
- Medical abortion
- Leukemia
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Head and neck cancer
- Lymphoma
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Misoprostol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Liver disease
- Lung disease
- Lymphoma
- Skin rashes
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amethopterin
- Wikipedia's article - Amethopterin
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