Prescription Required

Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

by Cipla Ltd
Pemetrexed (100mg)

₹863

Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

Introduction to Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Safety Advice for Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Consuming alcohol with Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion does not cause any harmful side effects.

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Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion may make you feel tired and this may affect your ability to drive.

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Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.

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Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

How Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion works

Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

How To Use Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects Of Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Hair loss
  • Low blood platelets
  • Rash
  • Fatigue
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Diarrhea
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Neuropathy

FAQ's on Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

Is Pemeta a vesicant?

No. Pemeta is not a vesicant

Does Pemeta cause hair loss?

Yes. Pemeta is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.

Is Pemeta a chemotherapy/ cytotoxic?

Yes. Pemeta is chemotherapy and a cytotoxic drug

Is Pemeta safe?

Pemeta is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Prescription Required

Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

by Cipla Ltd
Pemetrexed (100mg)

₹863

Pemeta 100 Solution for infusion

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