Pexetrust Information

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

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pexetrust. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Pexetrust have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pexetrust are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Pexetrust's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Pexetrust's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pexetrust related warnings section.

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

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

In addition to the above precautions for Pexetrust, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Pexetrust Benefits & Uses

Pexetrust is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Malignant Mesothelioma

Pexetrust 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

Pexetrust Related Warnings

Is the use of Pexetrust safe for pregnant women?

Pexetrust shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Pexetrust safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Pexetrust on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Pexetrust. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pexetrust on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Pexetrust on the Heart?

Pexetrust is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pexetrust with Other Drugs

Pexetrust 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

Pexetrust Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Neutropenia
Pneumonitis
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Pexetrust

Is this Pexetrust habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pexetrust.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pexetrust as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Pexetrust is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Pexetrust Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pexetrust

Taking Pexetrust with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pexetrust

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

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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