Pemeta 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Marketed By
cipla
Pack of
1vial
Salt Composition
Pemetrexed
Storage
Keep in cold place
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Overview
Pemetrexed injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. This injection works by disrupting the cancer cell multiplication. This medication is given by your doctor or nurse. Take this medicine according to your doctor’s dosing schedule. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way as it may lead to some severe side effects. Close monitoring of blood cell count and kidney function is required during treatment with this medicine.
Indication
Lung cancer
Description
Pemeta inhibits the in vitro growth of mesothelioma cell lines (MSTO-211H, NCI-H2052). Pemetrexed is an antifolate containing the pyrrolopyrimidine-based nucleus that exerts its antineoplastic activity by disrupting the folate-dependent anti-metabolic process essential for cell replication. Pemeta was administered as a single agent in doses ranging from 0.2 to 838mg/m2 infused over 10 minutes.
Side Effects
Pemetrexed injection may cause certain side effects. If side effects occur after administration or last longer than usual, contact your healthcare professional.
Sore throat
Loss of appetite
Rash
Anemia
Shortness of breath
Abdominal pain
Redness of skin
Chest pain
Bleeding
Feeling tired
Weight loss
Constipation
Pale skin
Cough
Neuropathy
Stomatitis
Redness of skin
How To Use
Use Pemetrexed 100mg injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way and make sure to take this medication according to your dosing schedule. Dose administration should be decided by your doctor according to your response to the treatment.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Pemetrexed 100mg injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Pemetrexed 100mg injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
In case you missed a dose of Pemetrexed 100mg injection, immediately contact your doctor. It is important to take the dose of this medicine as scheduled by your medical advisor.
FAQs
This medication is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer or malignant pleural mesothelioma (a form of lung cancer).
This medicine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of cancerous cells by substituting their building blocks. It stops the growth of cancer cells.
This injection is administered in your vein by your doctor or nurse. Make sure to take the dose according to your dosing schedule.
Some common side effects are constipation, weight loss, fever, abdominal pain, cough, diarrhea, chest pain, shortness of breath, bleeding, and pale skin.
Do not drive if you experience any symptoms of dizziness because it may affect your ability to drive.
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