PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION contains Pemetrexed which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticancer agents. It is used to treat advanced stages of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It can be used as a treatment option to control cancer progression in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional therapies.
PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION is also used to treat malignant cancer of pleural membrane (a protective layer surrounding the lungs), called as pleural mesothelioma. It is mostly used in combination with other anti-cancer medicines (such as cisplatin, carboplatin) to achieve better results.
Before receiving PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any lung, liver, kidney or heart problems or a previous history of the same. You must also inform your doctor if you have fluid accumulation in the lungs or recently received or planning to receive any radiation therapy or vaccination in the upcoming days as a precaution.
PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children aged below 18 years. Men and women receiving PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION and for until 6 months after stopping the therapy.
The most common side effects of receiving PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION are increased infections, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, tiredness, weight loss, changes in taste, skin rash, hair loss and mouth ulcers. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
USES OF PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION
- Treats advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Treats malignant pleural mesothelioma (cancer of the protective layer of the lungs)
HOW PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION WORKS
PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION is an anticancer medication. It works by blocking the activity of certain enzymes (Ex. dihydrofolate reductase, thymidylate synthase etc.) in the body that may help cancer cells to grow and multiply. As a result, it reduces abnormal growth and multiplication of cancer cells in the body.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
PEXOTRA 500MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein (as an intravenous infusion).
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.