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Alimta 100 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Alimta 100 Mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alimta 100 Mg Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alimta 100 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Alimta 100 Mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Alimta 100 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Alimta 100 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alimta 100 Mg Injection related warnings section.
The section on Alimta 100 Mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Alimta 100 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alimta 100 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alimta 100 Mg Injection 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 100 Mg 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.
Is the use of Alimta 100 Mg Injection 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 100 Mg 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.
What is the effect of Alimta 100 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Alimta is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Alimta 100 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You can take Alimta without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alimta 100 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alimta 100 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Alimta 100 Mg Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alimta 100 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alimta 100 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alimta 100 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alimta 100 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Alimta 100 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alimta 100 Mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Alimta 100 Mg Injection 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)
