What is Pemetrexed?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: PemetrexedBrand:
Pemetrexed is an anticancer drug used to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma and nonsquamous nonsmall cell lung cancer. It has also been used for bladder, cervical, ovarian cancer and thymic cancer.
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How do members experience Pemetrexed?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 14 | 5 | |
| Pleural mesothelioma | 12 | 0 | |
| Lung cancer | 11 | 4 | |
| Mesothelioma of peritoneum | 2 | 0 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic fatigue | 1 | |
| Cyclic vomiting syndrome | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Itchy rash | 1 | |
| Large itchy welts | 1 | |
| Pressure headaches | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 1 |
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