Product Description
Alimta 500mg Injection is an anticancer medicine containing the active ingredient pemetrexed. It is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma (cancers of lungs and chest). Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner.
Alimta 500mg Injection is given alone or in combination with other anticancer medicine called cisplatin. You need to inform your physician if you have kidney problems, heart disorders, fluid accumulation in the lungs, have recently had or going to have radiotherapy or any vaccination before taking this medication.
Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least six months after the last dose of Alimta 500mg Injection. This medication is not recommended for adolescents and children under 18 years of age. Your doctor may prescribe medications containing corticosteroids, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to limit the side effects.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Uses
Treatment of Lung cancer
Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelemia
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alimta
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sore throat
- Loss of appetite
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Hair loss
- Low blood platelets
- Rash
- Fatigue
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Diarrhea
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Neuropathy
Storage
Do not freeze,Store in a refrigerator 2 - 8℃
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