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Regimen Information

For Gemzar + Alimta, including Side Effects

Gemzar + Alimta

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

How Gemzar + Alimta chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Gemzar + Alimta for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Gemzar (gemcitabine) + Alimta (pemetrexed) is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF GEMZAR + ALIMTA

  • Risk of Infection

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Appetite Loss

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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