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Mesothelioma Chemotherapy Drugs

Alimta
Manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company Pharmaceuticals, Alimta is a breakthrough drug for those with mesothelioma...

Carboplatin
Most commonly used for the treatment of ovarian and lung cancer, Bristol Myers Squibb’s carboplatin has also been used to treat sufferers of pleural malignant mesothelioma...

Cisplatin
A member of the family of chemotherapy drugs known as platinum containing compounds or alkylating agents...

Gemcitabine
Part of the group of drugs known as anti-metabolites, Gemcitabine is used in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma as well as lung, bladder, breast, and pancreatic cancer...

Navelbine
Navelbine® is a chemotherapy drug that has been traditionally used for a number of different kinds of cancer, including breast cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer...

Onconase
Currently in clinical trials, Onconase, manufactured by Alfacell Corporation, offers hope to patients with unresectable malignant mesothelioma...

 

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