Pemcure 500 Mg Injection Information

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Pemcure 500 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pemcure 500 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pemcure 500 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Pemcure 500 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pemcure 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Pemcure Benefits & Uses
Pemcure Dosage & How to Take
Pemcure Side Effects
Pemcure Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pemcure with Other Drugs
Pemcure Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pemcure
Pemcure Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 830 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 500 mg/m² IV over 10 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-days cycle, given in combination with cisplatin
Geriatric	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 830 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 500 mg/m² IV over 10 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-days cycle, given in combination with cisplatin

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pemcure shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Pemcure may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Pemcure should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Pemcure. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Pemcure on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?

Pemcure is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection with Other Drugs

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Leflunomide

Clozapine

Etanercept

Moderate

Warfarin

Aspirin

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pemcure 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Pemcure 500 Mg Injection

Is this Pemcure 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pemcure 500 Mg Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pemcure 500 Mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Pemcure 500 Mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pemcure 500 Mg Injection

Taking Pemcure 500 Mg Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pemcure 500 Mg Injection

Information about the interaction of Pemcure 500 Mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 999-1000

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 863

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Alimta (pemetrexed disodium)

Pemcure 500 Mg Injection