Pemetrexed Injection

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Pemetrexed Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 5100
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 5100
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Pemetrexed Information

Pemetrexed is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Pemetrexed have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Pemetrexed depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Pemetrexed Benefits & Uses

Pemetrexed is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Pemetrexed 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


Pemetrexed Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pemetrexed is used -

Severe

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Pharyngitis
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Hair Loss
  • Reduced blood platelets
  • Rash
  • Fatigue
  • Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Neuropathy

Moderate

Mild

Pemetrexed Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pemetrexed safe for pregnant women?


    Pemetrexed 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 Pemetrexed safe during breastfeeding?


    Pemetrexed may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Pemetrexed on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Pemetrexed. 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 Pemetrexed on the Liver?


    Pemetrexed is not harmful for the liver.

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


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Pemetrexed with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Pemetrexed Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Pemetrexed

  • Is this Pemetrexed habit forming or addictive?


    Pemetrexed is not addictive in nature.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    There is no benefit of taking Pemetrexed for mental disorders.

    No

Pemetrexed Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pemetrexed


    Taking Pemetrexed with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pemetrexed


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pemetrexed 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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