The active ingredient in a drug used to lessen the toxic effects of substances that block the action of folic acid, especially the anticancer drug methotrexate. … [Read more...]
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LEP-ETU
A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel that is contained in very tiny, fat-like particles. It may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel. It … [Read more...]
lappa
A plant whose seeds and root have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have antioxidant effects. The scientific name is Arctium … [Read more...]
laboratory study
Research done in a laboratory. A laboratory study may use special equipment and cells or animals to find out if a drug, procedure, or … [Read more...]
kelp
A type of seaweed. The stem-like parts of this plant have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have immunostimulatory and … [Read more...]
kava kava
An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, … [Read more...]
IU
A unit used to measure the activity of many vitamins, hormones, enzymes, and drugs. An IU is the amount of a substance that has a certain biological effect. For … [Read more...]
irreversible toxicity
Side effects that are caused by toxic substances or something harmful to the body and do not go away. … [Read more...]
intoxicating pepper
An herb native to islands in the South Pacific. Substances taken from the root have been used in some cultures to relieve stress, anxiety, tension, … [Read more...]
International Unit
A unit used to measure the activity of many vitamins, hormones, enzymes, and drugs. An International Unit is the amount of a substance that has a certain … [Read more...]