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ATC Level5: L01BA04 - Pemetrexed
ATC Level1:
- L - Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents
ATC Level2:
- L01 - Antineoplastic agents
ATC Level3:
ATC Level4:
- L01BA - Folic Acid analogues
ATC Level5:
Drugs in ATC category "L01BA04":
- Alimta
- Pemetrexed belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics (anticancer), and specifically to the group of antineoplastics known as antifolates. Pemetrexed interferes with the processes that are necessary for cell growth and replication. Pemetrexed is used in combination with other antineoplastic medications to treat cancer of the lining of the chest cavity, known as pleural mesothelioma. Pemetrexed is also used alone to treat certain types of lung cancer...
- Elimta
- Pamifect
- Pemetrexed
- Pemetrexed (brand name AlimtaВ®) is a chemotherapy drug manufactured and marketed by Eli Lilly and Company. Its indications are the treatment of pleural mesothelioma as well as non-small cell lung cancer. Indication: Used in combination with cisplatin for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma in adults whose disease is unresectable or who otherwise are not candidates for potentially curative surgery. Also used as a monotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic...
- Pemezen
- Pemgem
- Pemmet
- Pexate
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology
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