Pemex Information

Pemex 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. The alternative uses of Pemex have also been explained below.

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

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pemex as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Pemex are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pemex is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Pemex related warnings talks about Pemex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Pemex have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Pemex with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pemex is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Pemex Benefits & Uses

Pemex is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Pemex 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

Pemex Related Warnings

Is the use of Pemex safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Pemex safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Pemex may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Pemex should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Pemex on the Kidneys?

Pemex may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pemex on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Pemex on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pemex on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pemex for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pemex with Other Drugs

Pemex 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

Pemex Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Pemex

Is this Pemex habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pemex.

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

After taking Pemex, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pemex can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Pemex only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Pemex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pemex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pemex

It is safe to take Pemex with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pemex

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pemex.

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 863

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

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