TRIMETREXATE HYDRATE
\tɹˈa͡ɪmiːtəksˌe͡ɪt hˈa͡ɪdɹe͡ɪt], \tɹˈaɪmiːtəksˌeɪt hˈaɪdɹeɪt], \t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_m_iː_t_ə_k_s_ˌeɪ_t h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_eɪ_t]\
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A nonclassical folic acid inhibitor through its inhibition of the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase. It is being tested for efficacy as an antineoplastic agent and as an antiparasitic agent against Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS patients. Myelosuppression is its dose-limiting toxic effect.
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Snake's-head
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