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Dexamethasona, Idarubicine, ARA-C, Methotrexate

PETHEMA Foundation · FDA-approved active Small molecule

This is a combination chemotherapy regimen that uses a corticosteroid, an anthracycline topoisomerase II inhibitor, a nucleoside antimetabolite, and a folate antagonist to kill rapidly dividing leukemic cells through multiple mechanisms.

This is a combination chemotherapy regimen that uses a corticosteroid, an anthracycline topoisomerase II inhibitor, a nucleoside antimetabolite, and a folate antagonist to kill rapidly dividing leukemic cells through multiple mechanisms. Used for Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

At a glance

Generic nameDexamethasona, Idarubicine, ARA-C, Methotrexate
SponsorPETHEMA Foundation
Drug classCombination chemotherapy regimen
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and promotes apoptosis in leukemic cells. Idarubicine intercalates DNA and inhibits topoisomerase II, causing DNA damage. ARA-C (cytarabine) is incorporated into DNA as a false nucleotide, disrupting replication. Methotrexate inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, blocking nucleotide synthesis. Together, these agents target acute leukemia cells through complementary cytotoxic pathways.

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