Pemetrexed

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Notes 4 More General Terms 5 Internet Database 6 References

Introduction

• Tradename: Alimta ( FDA-approved in 2004)

Indications

• mesothelioma
• advanced non-small cell lung cancer [2]

Notes

• Manufacturer: Lily

More General Terms

• antineoplastic agent (chemotherapeutic agent)

Internet Database

PubChem: 60843
PubChem: 125891
PubChem: 5288715
PubChem: 481402

References

1. Prescriber's Letter 12(2): 2005 New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2004 Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]
2. National Guideline Clearinghouse Pemetrexed for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence ngc-guideline: [3]
   - Pemetrexed for the first-line treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence ngc-guideline: [4]
   - Pemetrexed for the maintenance treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) ngc-guideline: [5]

pemetrexed (Alimta, LY231514, Rolazar, Tifolar)