Pemetrexed

Pemetrexed is a chemotherapy drug used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma (tumour in the lining of the lung).

Pemetrexed when used alone, or with a combination of other drugs can cause a few side effects including low blood cell counts, mental fatigue and sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, oral ulcers, loss of appetite, skin rash and constipation.

Before taking Pemetrexed, make sure you tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You are advised to not take products containing aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or vaccinations during your treatment. Also inform your doctor about your allergies and other medicines that you may be taking.

This medicine is given as an infusion into the vein. To reduce treatment related side effects, take folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements along with this medicine. The amount of this medicine that you will receive depends on your height and weight, your health problems, and the type of cancer or condition being treated. Your doctor will determine your dose and schedule.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Ovarian Cancer

• Head And Neck Cancer

• Cervical Cancer

• Testicular Cancer

• Breast Cancer

• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (Nhl)

• Blood Cancer

• Lung Cancer

• Bone Cancer

• Urinary Bladder Cancer

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Pharyngitis

• Loss Of Appetite

• Stomatitis (Inflammation Of The Mouth)

• Hair Loss

• Reduced Blood Platelets

• Rash

• Fatigue

• Anemia

• Diarrhoea

• Decreased White Blood Cell Count

• Neuropathy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Temeran 500mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Pemetrexed as ingredient

• Zupemed 500Mg Injection

  Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

• Pleumet 500Mg Injection

  Abbott India Ltd

• Pexitaz 500Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Pexitaz 100Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Alimta 100Mg Injection

  Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd

• Pemgem 500Mg Injection

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Pemex 500Mg Injection

  United Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Temeran 100Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Pemgem 100Mg Injection

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Pemotide 500Mg Injection

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

This medication falls under the category of a chemotherapy agent that acts as an antagonist in pyrimidine and purine synthesis. It works by diminishing the actions of DHRF (dihydrofolate reductase), TS (thymidylate synthase) and GRAFT (glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/pemetrexed

• Pemetrexed-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00642

• Pemetrexed injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=Pemetrexed