Alimta 500mg

Description

Alimta 500 mg Injection ?

Alimta 500 mg manufactured by Eli Lilly contains “Pemetrexed” as active ingredient. This medication comes as a solution that is injected into a vein (intravenous). Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Healthcare professionals prescribe specific medicine for individuals based on personal medical histories and other health factors. A medicine that works for one person may cause harm — even death — to someone else, even if symptoms are similar.

When is Alimta 500 mg Injection prescribed ?

Alimta (Pemetrexed) is used with another anti-cancer medicine to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma (A tumour of the tissue that lines the lungs, stomach, heart and other organs). It is also indicated to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It should be used under the supervision of a qualified professional.

How Does Alimta (Pemetrexed) Injection Work ?

Pemetrexed belongs to a class of drugs known as antifolates. It interferes with cell metabolic processes that are dependent on folate and are required for cell replication. Premetrexed inhibits three enzymes that are required for purine and pyrimidine synthesis. These three enzymes are thymidylate synthase (TS), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase (GARFT). When Premetrexed inhibits the formation of precursor purine and pyrimidine nucleotides, it prevents the formation of DNA and RNA required for growth and survival of both cancer and normal cells.

What are the adverse effects of Alimta 500 mg Injection ?

Side effects are the unintended effects of a medicine. Alimta may have some side effects, but not everyone will experience them. When you recommended Alimta, it’s important to understand the side effects which you can experience from this cancer medicine. The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur in medicines that contain Pemetrexed:

Common Side Effects Alimta Injection : Diarrhea ; Fever ; Irritability ; Low Energy ; Muscle Pain ; Rash ; Feel Like Throwing Up ; Chronic Trouble Sleeping ; Itchiness ; Head Pain ; Loss Of Appetite ; Depression etc

Serious Side Effects Alimta Injection: Fast or pounding heartbeat ; Changes in the amount of urine ; Dark urine ; Severe stomach or abdominal pain ; Yellowing eyes or skin ; Sore throat ; Painful or difficult swallowing ; Easy bruising or bleeding ; Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet etc.

Tell your health care provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of this cancer medicine. To learn more about possible side effects of Pemetrexed 500mg , read the drug label or package insert or talk to your health care provider.

What are the safety measures of Alimta 500 mg ?

Before Taking this cancer drug, it is important to understand all precautions or safety information associated with it.

What are the storage instructions for Alimta 500 mg ?

Patients must properly store the drug to retain its quality and efficacy. Following storage instructions will be helpful in storing the drug in the best of manner.

• Store intact vials at room temperature of 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Reconstituted solution and infusion solution are stable for 24 hours when refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).
  • When you aren’t injecting, store Alimta Pre-filled syringes in a place that’s protected from light.
  • Make sure to always keep your medicine in an area of your home that is out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Do not use Pemetrexed if the liquid in the vial looks discolored or cloudy, or if the liquid has lumps, flakes, or particles.
  • Do not freeze Alimta.