Trimetrexate
Generic name: trimetrexate (TRY-meh-TREK-sate)
Brand name: Neutrexin
Trimetrexate is used for:
Treating moderate to severe Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in patients with weak immune systems, including those with AIDS, who are not able to take the standard treatment. Trimetrexate is used in combination with leucovorin.
Trimetrexate is an anti-infective agent. It works by inhibiting DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, leading to cell death.