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Medicines GlucarpidaseQuestion & answer

Glucarpidase · Medicine question

Is glucarpidase chemotherapy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 17 August 2026Reviewed 17 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is a detoxifying enzyme used to remove methotrexate from the bloodstream when elimination is delayed.

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