Alimta

The below information on Alimta has been taken from official FDA sources, but we cannot guarantee it's accuracy. Please use this site for educational purposes only. This site does not replace a proper discussion with your doctor.


    Brand Name:Alimta
    Generic:Pemetrexed Disodium
    Availability:Prescription
This drug was approved by the FDA in one form or another on:
2004-02-04 ,2004-08-19 ,
This drug is made in one form or another by the following companies:
Eli Lilly and Company
This drug is available in the following forms:
Injectables
Intravenous Injections
View the actual FDA approved label for this drug at the following links:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2004/021677lbl.pdf
http://www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2007/021462s006lbl.pdf

About Alimta

Alimta ® is used as a treatment for:

  • malignant pleural mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the inside lining of the chest cavity. Alimta is given with cisplatin, another anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy).
  • non-small cell lung cancer. Alimta is given alone after a patient has already tried prior chemotherapy.

Side Effects of Alimta

Call your doctor right away if you have a fever, chills, diarrhea, or mouth sores. These symptoms could mean you have an infection.

Some common side effects with Alimta when used with cisplatin include:

  • Stomach upset, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Low blood cell counts:
  • Low red blood cells (which may make you feel tired, get tired easily, appear pale, and become short of breath)
  • Low white blood cells (which may give you a greater chance for infection)
  • Low platelets (which may give you a greater chance for bleeding)
  • Tiredness
  • Mouth, throat, or lip sores (stomatitis, pharyngitis)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Rash

Who Should Not Take Alimta

You should not be given Alimta if you are allergic to Alimta or any of the ingredients in Alimta.

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My stepmother is starting Alimta in a few days and I would like to hear form others who have or are using it to find out their feelings about the drug. Their reactions/side effects, how effective it has been for them, etc. Any feedback you can give would be appreciated. Thanks. Judy

Posted By judyam104 at Mon 23 Mar 2009, 3:58 PM in Alimta || 0 Replies

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