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Pemetrexed

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What Pemetrexed treats
Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Antimetabolite	Alimta®	Cancer-related

Pemetrexed - What is it for

Pemetrexed is a chemotherapy drug used for the treatment of lung cancer or mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of internal organs).

Pemetrexed - Dosage and How to Use

How should Pemetrexed be used?

What should I do if I miss a dose?

What should I do if I overdose?

Pemetrexed - Handling

How should I handle Pemetrexed safely?

Pemetrexed - Storage

How should I store Pemetrexed ?

How should I dispose of Pemetrexed safely?

Pemetrexed - Additional Information

Take oral dexamethasone tablets (4mg) twice daily for 3 days, starting 1 day after Pemetrexed treatment. This helps to prevent skin rash due to Pemetrexed.