Alimta 100 mg Injection

Brand Name: Alimta

Molecule: Pemetrexed

Strength: 100 mg

Quantity: 1 Vial

Form: Injection

Packaging Type: Vial

Manufacturer/Marketed By: Eli Lilly And Company

Country of Origin: India

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Overview

- Introduction
- Benefits
- Indications and Usage
- How it Works
- Dosage & Administration
- Side Effects
- Warning and Precaution

Description

Alimta 100mg Injection contains Pemetrexed, a chemotherapy medicine used to treat non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma. It slows cancer cell growth and is administered under oncologist supervision.

Benefits

Helps slow tumor growth and disease progression
Improves treatment response in eligible lung cancer patients
Effective when used alone or in combination therapy
Well-established chemotherapy option with proven clinical results

Indications and Usage

Alimta 100mg Injection is indicated for:

Non-squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
May be given alone or with platinum-based chemotherapy like cisplatin

Treatment must be initiated and managed by an oncologist.

How it Works

Pemetrexed blocks folate-dependent enzymes needed for DNA and RNA synthesis. This prevents cancer cells from dividing and multiplying, helping control tumor growth.