Pempro 100 Injection

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₹ 936.7
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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Pemetrexed (100 mg)

Pempro 100 Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 936
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 936
111 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Pemetrexed (100 mg)

Pempro Information

Pempro, 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 have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Pempro is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pempro can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pempro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Pempro has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Pempro has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pempro related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Pempro have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Pempro may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Pempro is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Pempro Benefits & Uses

Pempro is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Malignant Mesothelioma

Pempro 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 Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pempro 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 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 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 on the Liver?


    Pempro does not damage the liver.

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


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Pempro with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Pempro Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Pempro

  • Is this Pempro habit forming or addictive?


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

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Pempro 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 is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Pempro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pempro


    You can take Pempro with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pempro


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pempro 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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