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Pemgem 100mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Pemgem 100mg Injection is a product of Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Composition: Pemetrexed (100mg)

Pack of 1 injection

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Pemgem 100mg Injection

Description:

Pemgem 100mg Injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Pemgem 100mg Injection 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.

Earlier 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. Employ of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Pemgem

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pemgem 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Pemgem 100mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Pemgem 100mg Injection 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 the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Pemgem 100mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Pemgem 100mg Injection may make you feel tired and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pemgem 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Pemgem 100mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Pemgem 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Pemgem 100mg Injection a vesicant?

No. Pemgem 100mg Injection is not a vesicant.

Is Pemgem 100mg Injection safe?

Pemgem 100mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Does Pemgem 100mg Injection cause hair loss?

Affirmative. Pemgem 100mg Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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