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Generic: pemetrexed View All Brands Alimta An antimetabolite - This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stomach	To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? PEMETREXED (PEM e TREX ed) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stomach. It is usually used to treat lung cancers like non- small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma. It may also be used to treat other cancers. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: if you frequently drink alcohol containing beverages infection (especially a virus infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes) kidney disease liver disease low blood counts, like low platelets, red bloods, or white blood cells an unusual or allergic reaction to pemetrexed, mannitol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This drug is given as an infusion into a vein. It is administered in a hospital or clinic by a specially trained health care professional. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.
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