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Pexotra 500mg Injection 1 Injection in 1 vial

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Composition: Pemetrexed (500mg)

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All Details About Pexotra 500mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Pexotra 500mg Injection

Description:

Pexotra 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Pexotra 500mg 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:

Ordinary side effects of Pexotra

  • 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

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Pexotra 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pexotra 500mg Injection 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.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Pexotra 500mg 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 her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pexotra 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pexotra 500mg Injection may make you feel tired and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pexotra 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pexotra 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Pexotra 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pexotra 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pexotra 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Is Pexotra 500mg Injection a vesicant?

No. Pexotra 500mg Injection is not a vesicant.

Q. Is Pexotra 500mg Injection safe?

Pexotra 500mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Pexotra 500mg Injection cause hair loss?

Affirmative. Pexotra 500mg Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.

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