Alimta
Alimta Products are primarily used for
Non-small cell lung cancer, Malignant pleural mesothelioma
About Alimta Products
Uses of Alimta Products
Pemetrexed is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Alimta Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Alimta are 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.
How Alimta Products work
Pemetrexed interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Patient Concerns about Alimta Products
Frequently asked questions about Alimta Products
Frequently asked questions about Pemetrexed
Q. Is Alimta 500mg Injection a vesicant?
No. Alimta 500mg Injection is not a vesicant.
Q. Is Alimta 500mg Injection safe?
Alimta 500mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Alimta 500mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Alimta 500mg Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.
Products for Alimta
Alimta 500mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹30000
Alimta 100mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹6000