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Current use of methotrexate in the treatment of malignancies in adults

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Methotrexate

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This chapter reviews major indications for the use of methotrexate in the treatment of adult malignancies. These indications have evolved in relation to the introduction of new therapeutic modalities. However, the prominent role played by methotrexate in the past continues to be assessed and may be expected to be reconsidered within our therapeutic armamentarium. For this reason we have given added focus to pharmacological principles, and the use of high dose methotrexate.

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O’Leary, J., Losev, A., Muggia, F.M. (2000). Current use of methotrexate in the treatment of malignancies in adults. In: Cronstein, B.N., Bertino, J.R. (eds) Methotrexate. Milestones in Drug Therapy. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8452-5_3

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