Pleumet 500 Injection

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Pleumet 500 Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 21995
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 21995
107 people have bought this recently

Pleumet Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Pleumet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Malignant Mesothelioma

Pleumet 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

Pleumet Related Warnings

  • 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.

    Severe
  • 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.

    Severe
  • 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Pleumet on the Liver?


    Pleumet does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pleumet on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Pleumet with Other Drugs

Pleumet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Pleumet Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Pleumet

  • Is this Pleumet habit forming or addictive?


    Pleumet does not cause addiction.

    No
  • 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.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Pleumet only on doctor's advice.

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


    No, the use of Pleumet in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Pleumet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pleumet


    Taking Pleumet with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pleumet


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pleumet with alcohol.

    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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