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'''Folic acid''' is required for a normal pregnancy. | '''Folic acid''' is required for a normal pregnancy, and reduces the level of blood [[homocysteine]], a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. | ||
[[Tetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase]] inhibitors block the metabolism of folic acid. This is a desirable effect for treating certain [[cancer]]s and [[autoimmune diseases]] including [[asthma]] and some forms of [[arthritis]]. | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
{{CZMed}} | {{CZMed}} | ||
Revision as of 13:53, 27 May 2010
Folic acid is required for a normal pregnancy, and reduces the level of blood homocysteine, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Tetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase inhibitors block the metabolism of folic acid. This is a desirable effect for treating certain cancers and autoimmune diseases including asthma and some forms of arthritis.
External Links
The most up-to-date information about Folic acid and other drugs can be found at the following sites.
- Folic acid - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Folic acid - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Folic acid - Detailed information from DrugBank.