trimetrexate

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trimetrexate /tri·me·trex·ate/ (tri″-mĕ-trek´sāt) a folic acid antagonist structurally related to methotrexate, used as the glucuronate salt, in combination with leukovorin, to treat pneumonia in AIDS.

trimetrexate

an antifolate and an antineoplastic agent, similar to methotrexate. Also used in the treatment of toxoplasmosis and Pneumocystis infections.

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