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Pralatrexate

Details of the Drug
Generic Name:
Pralatrexate
Pronunciation:
PRAL-a-trek-sate
Drug Type:
Antimetabolite
How the Drug is Given:

Intravenously (IV)

Names:
Folotyn®
Pralatrexate

Indications and Usage

Pralatrexate is FDA approved to treat people who have relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma. It is being studied to treat people who have other forms of lymphoma including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Side effects needing medical attention

Mouth sores; tiredness (fatigue); nausea; myelosuppression; infections. 

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