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pemetrexed ditromethamine vial Index Section (pemetrexed for injection)

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1.1 Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

1.2 Mesothelioma

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Recommended Dosage for Non-Squamous NSCLC

2.2 Recommended Dosage for Mesothelioma

2.3 Renal Impairment

2.4 Premedication and Concomitant Medications to Mitigate Toxicity

2.5 Dosage Modification of Ibuprofen in Patients with Mild to Moderate Renal Impairment Receiving Pemetrexed for Injection

2.6 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions

2.7 Preparation for Administration

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Myelosuppression and Increased Risk of Myelosuppression without Vitamin Supplementation

5.2 Renal Failure

5.3 Bullous and Exfoliative Skin Toxicity

5.4 Interstitial Pneumonitis

5.5 Radiation Recall

5.6 Increased Risk of Toxicity with Ibuprofen in Patients with Renal Impairment

5.7 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

8.2 Lactation

8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

8.4 Pediatric Use

8.5 Geriatric Use

8.6 Patients with Renal Impairment

10 OVERDOSAGE

11 DESCRIPTION

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

14.1 Non-Squamous NSCLC

14.2 Mesothelioma

15 REFERENCES

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

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