Pegadria 20 Injection Information

Pegadria 20 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma. Pegadria 20 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Pegadria 20 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Pegadria 20 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Pegadria 20 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Pegadria 20 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pegadria 20 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Pegadria 20 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Pegadria 20 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Pegadria 20 Injection is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Pegadria Benefits & Uses
Pegadria Dosage & How to Take
Pegadria Side Effects
Pegadria Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pegadria with Other Drugs
Pegadria Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pegadria
Pegadria Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pegadria 20 Injection Benefits & Uses

Pegadria 20 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Pegadria 20 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: Kaposi's Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/m2 Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Kaposi's Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/m2 Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/m2 Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pegadria 20 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Pegadria 20 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pegadria 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 Pegadria 20 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Pegadria should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Pegadria 20 Injection on the Kidneys?

Pegadria has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pegadria 20 Injection on the Liver?

Pegadria may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pegadria 20 Injection on the Heart?

Pegadria is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pegadria 20 Injection with Other Drugs

Pegadria 20 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Citalopram

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Paclitaxel

Phenobarbital

Progesterone

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Pegadria 20 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pegadria 20 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergies
Infections
Anemia
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pegadria 20 Injection

Is this Pegadria 20 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pegadria 20 Injection is addictive.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Pegadria 20 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Pegadria 20 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Pegadria 20 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pegadria 20 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pegadria 20 Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pegadria 20 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pegadria 20 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pegadria 20 Injection.

Unknown