Alimetrex TM
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Active ingredients: pemetrexed
Pack: Alimetrex 500 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ALIMETREX pemetrexed (as disodium) 500 mg powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Pemetrexed, in combination with cisplatin, is indicated for the treatment of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.,Non-Small Cell lung Cancer. Pemetrexed in combination with cisplatin is indicated for initial treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer other than predominantly squamous cell histology. Pemetrexed as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer other than predominantly squamous cell histology after prior platinum-based chemotherapy.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- A white to light yellow or green-yellow lyophilized powder.
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pemetrexed
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
