Pemetrexed
Information about Pemetrexed
Pemetrexed Uses
Pemetrexed is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
How Pemetrexed works
Pemetrexed 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.
Common side effects of Pemetrexed
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
Medicine brands for Pemetrexed
PemgemDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹1292 to ₹52832 variant(s)
AlimtaEli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
₹5625 to ₹281252 variant(s)
PexetrustPanacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
₹694 to ₹25732 variant(s)
PemnatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹859 to ₹22892 variant(s)
PemeteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹950 to ₹25052 variant(s)
PemmetIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1260 to ₹51252 variant(s)
PleumetAbbott
₹4759 to ₹206202 variant(s)
PemcureEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹969 to ₹32162 variant(s)
PexotraGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1031 to ₹47812 variant(s)
PemetaCipla Ltd
₹808 to ₹38172 variant(s)
Expert advice for Pemetrexed
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.