Alimta Injection

Alimta (pemetrexed) is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Alimta is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment.

Alimta is also used with another medication called cisplatin to treat mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer associated with exposure to asbestos.

Alimta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.