Pempro 500 Injection

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Pemetrexed (500 mg)

Pempro 500 Injection Information

Pempro 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Pempro 500 Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Pempro 500 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pempro 500 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pempro 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pempro 500 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Pempro 500 Injection related warnings talks about Pempro 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Pempro 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Pempro 500 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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


Pempro 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Pempro 500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Malignant Mesothelioma

Pempro 500 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

Pempro 500 Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pempro 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Pempro 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 Pempro 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Pempro. It should only be taken after medical advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Pempro 500 Injection on the Kidneys?


    Pempro may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Pempro 500 Injection on the Liver?


    Pempro does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pempro 500 Injection on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Pempro for the heart.

    Safe

Pempro 500 Injection Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Pempro 500 Injection

  • Is this Pempro 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Pempro 500 Injection is addictive.

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


    After taking Pempro 500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Pempro 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Pempro 500 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Pempro 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pempro 500 Injection


    You can take Pempro 500 Injection with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pempro 500 Injection


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pempro 500 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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)


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