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Pleumet is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Pleumet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Pleumet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pleumet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pleumet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Pleumet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pleumet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pleumet contraindications section.
Besides this, Pleumet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Pleumet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Pleumet 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 Pleumet safe for pregnant women?
Pleumet can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Pleumet safe during breastfeeding?
Pleumet may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pleumet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Pleumet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pleumet on the Liver?
Pleumet does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Pleumet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pleumet for the heart.
Pleumet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pleumet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pleumet habit forming or addictive?
Pleumet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pleumet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pleumet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pleumet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pleumet
Taking Pleumet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleumet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pleumet with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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