Pexotra Information

Pexotra is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Pexotra also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Pexotra depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pexotra can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pexotra go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Pexotra has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pexotra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Pexotra are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Pexotra may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pexotra is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Pexotra Benefits & Uses

Pexotra is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Pexotra 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

Pexotra Related Warnings

Is the use of Pexotra safe for pregnant women?

Pexotra has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Pexotra without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pexotra safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Pexotra on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Pexotra. 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 Pexotra on the Liver?

Pexotra does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pexotra on the Heart?

Pexotra is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pexotra with Other Drugs

Pexotra 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

Pexotra Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Pexotra

Is this Pexotra habit forming or addictive?

Pexotra is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pexotra can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pexotra is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Pexotra cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pexotra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pexotra

Taking Pexotra with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pexotra

Information about the interaction of Pexotra and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 999-1000

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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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