Pemetrexed Disodium
PEMEtrexed Disodium 20ML of 500MG/20ML
¿Qué es Pemetrexed Disodium?
Pemetrexed disódico es un antimetabolito de folato indicado para el tratamiento de ciertos tipos de cáncer de pulmón de células no pequeñas y mesotelioma pleural maligno. Funciona inhibiendo enzimas clave implicadas en el metabolismo del folato, lo cual es necesario para la síntesis del ADN y la replicación celular, ralentizando así el crecimiento de las células cancerosas. Generalmente se administra por vía intravenosa, y su uso suele ser en combinación con otros agentes quimioterapéuticos.Side Effects
- Dry mouth or skin, increased thirst, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Lower back or side pain
Warnings
- Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor will do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before receiving this medicine. Female patients should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 months after the last dose.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 1 week after the last dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or bone marrow problems (including anemia). Tell your doctor if you have received radiation treatment.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Kidney problemSerious skin reactionsLung or breathing problems (including interstitial pneumonitis)
- If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Some men receiving this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).
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PEMEtrexed Disodium 20ML of 500MG/20ML
¿Qué es Pemetrexed Disodium ?
Pemetrexed disódico es un antimetabolito de folato indicado para el tratamiento de ciertos tipos de cáncer de pulmón de células no pequeñas y mesotelioma pleural maligno. Funciona inhibiendo enzimas clave implicadas en el metabolismo del folato, lo cual es necesario para la síntesis del ADN y la replicación celular, ralentizando así el crecimiento de las células cancerosas. Generalmente se administra por vía intravenosa, y su uso suele ser en combinación con otros agentes quimioterapéuticos.
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