Pemnat Information

Pemnat is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. The alternative uses of Pemnat have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pemnat. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Pemnat have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Pemnat normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pemnat is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Pemnat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pemnat contraindications section.

Additionally, Pemnat may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Pemnat is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Pemnat Benefits & Uses
Pemnat Dosage & How to Take
Pemnat Side Effects
Pemnat Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pemnat with Other Drugs
Pemnat Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pemnat
Pemnat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pemnat Benefits & Uses

Pemnat is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Pemnat Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 830 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 500 mg/m² IV over 10 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-days cycle, given in combination with cisplatin
Geriatric	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 830 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 500 mg/m² IV over 10 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-days cycle, given in combination with cisplatin

Pemnat Related Warnings

Is the use of Pemnat safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Pemnat. If you are pregnant, do not take Pemnat without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pemnat safe during breastfeeding?

Pemnat may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Pemnat on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Pemnat. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pemnat on the Liver?

Pemnat does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pemnat on the Heart?

Using Pemnat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pemnat with Other Drugs

Pemnat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Leflunomide

Clozapine

Etanercept

Moderate

Warfarin

Aspirin

Pemnat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pemnat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Pemnat

Is this Pemnat habit forming or addictive?

Pemnat does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pemnat. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Pemnat should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pemnat for mental disorders.

No

Pemnat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pemnat

Taking Pemnat with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pemnat

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pemnat with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Alimta (pemetrexed disodium)

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