Antineoplastic
Identify the blue label
Antineoplastic
Feature
treat cancer
Generic
Methotrexate
Generic
Tamoxifen

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Generic Purpose
Generic Category
Generic Brandname
By Category
Intro
21
13
Nervous-System
106
Alpha-agonist
2
Antihistamine
3
High-blood-pressure-meds
9
69
Diuretic
8
10
ACE-inhibitor
11
19
alpha-blocker
10
16
ARB
10
9
beta-blocker
13
calcium-channel-blocker
12
12
Vasodialator
4
Antiarrhythmic
11
4
Antianginal
5
4
Statins
9
High-cholesterol
11
Anticoagulant
14
15
Thrombolytic
8
4
Antiplatelet
6
5
Acne-Agent
2
alkylating-agent-antineoplastic
6
Respiratory
20
Bronchodilator
3
Allergy-and-Asthma
12
Infection
1
Antibiotic
1
37
Antifungal
3
6
Antiviral
14
10
Pain
5
14
Anti-Inflammatory
16
52
Opioid
1
Muscoskeletal
14
Muscle-relaxant
1
Corticosteroid
1
antiemetic-and-antinauseant
2
Antihypoglycemic
2
Antineoplastic
2
3
Anticonvulsant
11
10
Antisecretory
3
Digitalis-Glycosides
2
Hormones
6
Diabetes
17
Gastrointestinal
1
9
Antiulcer
13
Laxative
2
Appetite-Suppresant
2
Antiflatulent
2
Antacid
4
Digestive-Enzymes
2
Stop-Vomit
4
Motion-Sickness
2
Antidiarrhea
2
muscarinic-antagonist-anticholinergic
4
Genitourinary
10
Mental-Health
9
33
Anti-anxiety
1
Antidepressant
2
Stimulant
1
potassium-sparing-diuretic
2
Opthalmic
7
Neuro
10
Ear
3
Contraceptive
1
 
 

Methotrexate (MTX), formerly known as amethopterin, is a chemotherapy agent and immune system suppressant. It is used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, ectopic pregnancy, and for medical abortions. Types of cancers it is used for include breast cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, lymphoma, and osteosarcoma. Types of autoimmune diseases it is used for include psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. It can be given by mouth or by injection.

Tamoxifen, sold under the brand name Nolvadex among others, is a medication that is used to prevent breast cancer in women and treat breast cancer in women and men. It is also being studied for other types of cancer. It has been used for Albright syndrome. Tamoxifen is typically taken daily by mouth for five years for breast cancer.