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PEMETREXED-100MG
PARENTERAL
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India
Other Info - PEM0055

FAQs

Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's works by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.
Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's may affect your ability to have children. Seek advice from the doctor about sperm storage before initiation of therapy. Use effective contraception and avoid fathering a child during treatment and for up to 3 months afterwards.
Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's may suppress bone marrow suppression, resulting in cytopenia (low white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets) and increased risk of infection. The doctor may adjust the dose based on the blood cell count and non-hematologic toxicity.
To lower the chances of side effects during anticancer treatment, your doctor may prescribe supplements like folic acid and vitamin B12 prior to and during treatment with Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol affects Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Pemetrexed belongs to pregnancy category D. The use of Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's should be avoided during pregnancy as it might harm the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Breastfeeding must be discontinued during treatment with Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's.

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Driving

Caution

Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's may cause tiredness. Caution is advised while driving or operating heavy machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. If you have a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's.

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Children

Unsafe

Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

About Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's

Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines called folate analogue metabolic inhibitors used alone or in combination with other anti-cancer medicines to treat non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma (cancer affecting the lining of the lung). 
 
Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's contains Pemetrexed, which works by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.
 
In some cases, Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Do not use Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's is not recommended for children below 18 years. Women and men should use effective contraception during treatment with Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's and for 6 and 3 months afterwards. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's

Non-small cell lung cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma.

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Medicinal Benefits

Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's contains Pemetrexed, which belongs to the group of medicines called anti-folate anti-neoplastic agents indicated in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer in initial treatment in combination with cisplatin, as maintenance treatment of patients whose disease has not progressed after four cycles of platinum-based first-line chemotherapy and after prior chemotherapy as a single agent. Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's treats cancer by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.

Directions for Use

Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Tiredness
  • Pain, redness, swelling or sores in the mouth
  • Infection
  • Sore throat
  • Low white blood cells, haemoglobin levels
  • Skin rash
  • Flaking skin

Drug Warnings

Do not use Pemeplast 100 mg Injection 1's if you are allergic to any of its components, pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have taken or plan to receive yellow fever vaccination. Inform the doctor if you have/had heart disease, kidney problems, have had or are going to have radiation therapy, or have accumulation of fluid around the lungs. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of fever or infection; pain, sores, redness or swelling in the mouth; chest pain or a fast heartbeat; allergic reaction (skin rash, burning/prickling sensation, or fever); Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe rash, itching, or blistering); low haemoglobin levels (tiredness, feeling faint, paleness, or becoming easily breathless); low platelet count (bleeding from gums/nose/mouth, bleeding that does not stop, unexpected bruising, reddish or pinkish urine); or blood clot in the blood vessels of the lungs (sudden breathlessness, cough with bloody sputum or intense chest pain).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PemetrexedTofacitinib
Severe
PemetrexedMeloxicam
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • The doctor may advise blood tests to evaluate your liver/kidney function and blood cell count.
  • Women must use effective contraception during treatment and for six months after receiving the last dose.
  • Men are advised to use effective contraception during treatment and for three months after the end of the treatment. 
  • You are recommended to take the supplements as advised by the doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Include vegetables and fruits in your diet.
  • Avoid fast food, fried, processed food, refined carbs, and added sugar.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Drink enough water and eat fibre-rich foods, vegetables and fruits.