Zupemed 100 Injection Information

Zupemed 100 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Other than this, Zupemed 100 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Zupemed 100 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zupemed 100 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zupemed 100 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Zupemed 100 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Zupemed 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Zupemed 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Zupemed 100 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zupemed 100 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Zupemed Benefits & Uses
Zupemed Dosage & How to Take
Zupemed Side Effects
Zupemed Related Warnings
Zupemed Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zupemed
Zupemed Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zupemed 100 Injection Benefits & Uses

Zupemed 100 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Zupemed 100 Injection 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

Zupemed 100 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zupemed 100 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Zupemed should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Zupemed 100 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Zupemed. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Zupemed 100 Injection on the Kidneys?

Zupemed 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 Zupemed 100 Injection on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Zupemed 100 Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Zupemed 100 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zupemed 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Zupemed 100 Injection

Is this Zupemed 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zupemed 100 Injection is addictive.

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 Zupemed 100 Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zupemed 100 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Zupemed 100 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Zupemed 100 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zupemed 100 Injection

Taking Zupemed 100 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zupemed 100 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zupemed 100 Injection with alcohol will be.

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)

Zupemed 100 Injection