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Term: Alimta

Description:

Alimta is a prescription medication containing the active ingredient Pemetrexed. It is primarily used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma, a type of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs. Alimta belongs to a class of drugs called antifolates, which work by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

Senses:

Sense 1: As a medication - Alimta is prescribed for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Sense 2: As a product - Alimta may refer to the specific brand name of the medication Pemetrexed.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Noun, Proper noun

Sample Sentences:

1. The oncologist prescribed Alimta to combat his patient's aggressive lung cancer.

2. My father has been taking Alimta for his mesothelioma treatment.

3. Alimta, a breakthrough drug, has shown promising results in clinical trials.

4. Patients with non-small cell lung cancer may benefit from the administration of Alimta.

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