Pempro 100 Injection Information

Pempro 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Pempro 100 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pempro 100 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pempro 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Pempro 100 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Pempro 100 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pempro 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Pempro 100 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Pempro 100 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pempro 100 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Pempro 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Pempro 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Pempro 100 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: 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 100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Pempro 100 Injection 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 100 Injection 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 100 Injection 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 100 Injection on the Liver?

Pempro does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pempro 100 Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pempro 100 Injection with Other Drugs

Pempro 100 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Leflunomide

Clozapine

Etanercept

Moderate

Warfarin

Aspirin

Pempro 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pempro 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Pempro 100 Injection

Is this Pempro 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pempro 100 Injection is addictive.

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

After taking Pempro 100 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pempro 100 Injection 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 100 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Pempro 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pempro 100 Injection

You can take Pempro 100 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pempro 100 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pempro 100 Injection 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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