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Alimta is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Alimta also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Alimta is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alimta can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alimta go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Alimta has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alimta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Alimta have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Alimta may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alimta is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alimta is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Alimta safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Alimta. If you are pregnant, do not take Alimta without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alimta safe during breastfeeding?
Alimta may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alimta on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Alimta. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Alimta on the Liver?
Alimta is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Alimta on the Heart?
You can take Alimta without any fear of damage to the heart.
Alimta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alimta unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alimta habit forming or addictive?
Alimta is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alimta you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alimta only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alimta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alimta
It is safe to take Alimta with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alimta
Information about the interaction of Alimta and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 999-1000
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 863
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Alimta (pemetrexed disodium)
