Alimta FDA Approval History
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved February 4, 2004)
Brand name: Alimta
Generic name: pemetrexed
Dosage form: Injection
Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Treatment for: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Alimta (pemetrexed) is an antifolate antineoplastic agent indicated for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma and locally-advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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