antimetabolite

Introduction

An agent that competes with or antagonizes a particular metabolite.

Notes

• considered in a least one source a subtype of antineolastic agent.

More general terms

• metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)

More specific terms

• folate antagonist; folic acid analog; folic acid antagonist
• hydroxyurea; hydroxycarbamide (Hydrea, Droxia)
• purine antimetabolite; antimetabolite; purine analog
• pyrimidine antimetabolite; antimetabolite; pyrimidine analog

Additional terms

• antimetabolite combination