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Pemetrexed
How Pemetrexed works
Pemetrexed interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Pharyngitis, Loss of appetite, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Hair loss, Reduced blood platelets, Rash, Fatigue, Anemia, Diarrhoea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Neuropathy
Usage
Pemetrexed is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Pemetrexed a vesicant?No. Pemetrexed is not a vesicant
Q. Is Pemetrexed a chemotherapy/ cytotoxic?Yes. Pemetrexed is chemotherapy and a cytotoxic drug
Q. Is Pemetrexed safe?Pemetrexed is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Pemetrexed cause hair loss?Yes. Pemetrexed is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.
