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Pemecad 100 mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Pemecad 100 mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Pemecad 100 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pemecad 100 mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pemecad 100 mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Pemecad 100 mg Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Pemecad 100 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pemecad 100 mg Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pemecad 100 mg Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Pemecad 100 mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Pemecad 100 mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pemecad 100 mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Pemecad 100 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pemecad can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Pemecad 100 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Pemecad. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pemecad 100 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Pemecad. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pemecad 100 mg Injection on the Liver?
Pemecad is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Pemecad 100 mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pemecad for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pemecad 100 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pemecad 100 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pemecad 100 mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pemecad 100 mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pemecad 100 mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pemecad 100 mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pemecad 100 mg Injection
It is safe to take Pemecad 100 mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pemecad 100 mg Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pemecad 100 mg Injection with alcohol will be.
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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)
