Comparing Alimta vs Opdivo
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Prescribed for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma. Alimta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Opdivo is an immune checkpoint inhibitor that may be used to treat many different cancers including melanoma, liver cancer, and lung cancer. Fatigue, skin conditions, a cough, upper respiratory tract... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.0
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4.4
For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: took it after chemo stopped working.after 2 years...first 2 infusions went ok...3 days after 3rd infusion..my legs/feet stopped working..stayed in hospital 4 days legs/ feet slowly coming back..ran every test known to man,,,all normal..conclusion is a side effect of OPDIVO now off all treatment trying to resolve...better but still some weakness and balance issues For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: after chemo and radiation started on opdivo,had 8 treatments with the only side effect being sore mouth,dr took me off of it because my scans didn`t show much progress,sent me to cleveland clinic and they said to start back on it,now have sore mouth and my skin is so itchy i can barley stand it |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: anemia, chest pain, constipation, depression, desquamation, diarrhea, dyspnea, fatigue, fever, increased serum creatinine, infection without neutropenia, leukopenia, nausea, neuropathy, neutropenia, pharyngitis, skin rash, stomatitis, thrombocytopenia, vomiting, anorexia, and mood changes. See the full Alimta side effects document. |
See the full Opdivo side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Alimta prices |
View all Opdivo prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Brand Names |
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| Other pemetrexed brands include: Pemfexy |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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3.5 hours |
640.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 309 drugs are known to interact with Alimta:
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A total of 14 drugs are known to interact with Opdivo:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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August 19, 2004 |
December 22, 2014 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: My 81 y/o mother received 6 infusions of Alimta for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her cancer has now shrank. No new cancers. The most severe side effect she suffered was fatigue and water retention. But that was managed by a change in her diuretic medications.