Definition of "pemetrexed" [pemetrexed]

• A particular drug used in chemotherapy. (noun)

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• "Other approved therapies, such as pemetrexed (Alimta ™) are indicated for non-squamous NSCLC only. 3"
• "Other approved therapies, such as pemetrexed (Alimta ™) are indicated for non-squamous NSCLC only. 2"
• "ONX 0801 is distinct from currently marketed thymidylate synthase inhibitors such as pemetrexed, 5 fluorouracil, and capecitabine because of its selective tumor cell uptake by the alpha-folate receptor but is similar in its intracellular mechanism of action."