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............ is a immunosuppressant which is mainly used as a folic acid analogue.

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Methotrexate
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Tetracycline
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Azathioprine
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None of these
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The correct option is A Methotrexate
Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant mainly used as a folic acid analogue. It is known as amethopterin is a chemotherapy agent and immune system suppressant. It is used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, ectopic pregnancy and medical abortions. Used for include breast cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, lymphoma.

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