Alimta 500mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Alimta 500mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Alimta 500mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 830 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 500 mg/m² IV over 10 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-days cycle, given in combination with cisplatin
Geriatric	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 830 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 500 mg/m² IV over 10 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-days cycle, given in combination with cisplatin

Alimta 500mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alimta 500mg Injection is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Pharyngitis
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Hair Loss
Reduced blood platelets
Rash
Fatigue
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Diarrhoea
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Neuropathy

Moderate

Peripheral Edema
Hypertension
Chest Pain
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Headache
Cough
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Insomnia
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Itching or burning
पेट दर्द
Urticaria

Alimta 500mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Alimta 500mg Injection 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.

Severe
Is the use of Alimta 500mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Alimta may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Alimta 500mg Injection 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alimta 500mg Injection on the Liver?

Alimta is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Alimta 500mg Injection on the Heart?

You can take Alimta without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Alimta 500mg Injection with Other Drugs

Alimta 500mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Leflunomide

Clozapine

Etanercept

Moderate

Warfarin

Aspirin

Alimta 500mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alimta 500mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Alimta 500mg Injection

Is this Alimta 500mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Alimta 500mg Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Alimta 500mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Alimta 500mg Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Alimta 500mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Alimta 500mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alimta 500mg Injection

It is safe to take Alimta 500mg Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alimta 500mg Injection

Information about the interaction of Alimta 500mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown