Pralatrexate

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Monitor 3 Mechanism-of-action 4 More General Terms 5 References

Indications

• peripheral T-cell lymphoma

Monitor

• liver function tests prior to 1st & 4th dose of each cycle [2]

Mechanism-of-action

• folate analog
• inhibition of folate metabolism

More General Terms

• antineoplastic agent (chemotherapeutic agent)

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 17(2): 2010 New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2009 Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]
2. Prescriber's Letter 17(7): 2010 Recommended Lab Monitoring for Common Medications Liver Function Test Scheduling Detail-Document#: [3] (subscription needed) [4]

pralatrexate (Folotyn)