Mesothelioma Chemotherapy Drugs
Chemotherapy drugs can be used to treat malignant Mesothelioma. The recommended Mesothelioma chemotherapy drug will vary with each patient. Mesothelioma doctors choose the chemo drugs they believe will most help the patient.
Currently, the most used and successful chemotherapy drug is Alimta® [Pemetrexed].
Alimta®, used in tandem with Cisplatin, has added several months to the Mesothelioma patient's life expectancy.
Alimta® [Pemetrexed]
Carboplatin
Cisplatin
Gemcitabine [Gemzar]
Mitomycin
Ranpirnase [Onconase]
Raltitrexed
Vinorelbine [Navelbine]
Mesothelioma chemotherapy drugs are generally used in 2 drug combinations.