Alimta

Alimta is an antineoplastic medicine that has as active substance Pemetrexede.

This injectable drug is indicated for the treatment of individuals with cancer, since its action prevents the multiplication of the malignant cells to other organs.

Alimta Indications

Pleural mesothelioma; lung cancer.

Price of Alimta

The 100 mg Alimta box costs approximately 1, 509 reais.

Side effects of Alimta

Chest pain; swelling; thrombosis; lack of appetite; constipation; diarrhea; nausea; inflammation in the mouth; vomiting; anemia; decreased leukocytes in the blood; decreased platelets in the blood; muscle pain; hair loss; skin rash; difficulty breathing; inflammation of the throat; depression; fatigue; weakness; fever; nerve problems

Contraindications of Alimta

Pregnancy risk D; women in the lactation phase; patients with kidney disease; children; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

How to use Alimta

Injectable use

Adults

• Pleural mesothelioma : Administer 500 mg per square meter, by intravenous infusion, for 10 minutes. Treatment should be associated with Cisplatin.
• Lung Cancer : Administer 500 mg per square meter by intravenous infusion over 10 minutes on the first day of a 21-day cycle.