Acotrexed
Acotrexed Products are primarily used for
Non-small cell lung cancer, Malignant pleural mesothelioma
About Acotrexed Products
Uses of Acotrexed Products
Pemetrexed is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Acotrexed Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Acotrexed are Nausea, Vomiting, Sore throat, Loss of appetite, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Hair loss, Low blood platelets, Rash, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Neuropathy.
How Acotrexed Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Acotrexed Products
Frequently asked questions about Acotrexed Products
Frequently asked questions about Pemetrexed
Q. Is Acotrexed 500 Injection a vesicant?
No. Acotrexed 500 Injection is not a vesicant.
Q. Is Acotrexed 500 Injection safe?
Acotrexed 500 Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Acotrexed 500 Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Acotrexed 500 Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.
Products for Acotrexed
Acotrexed 500 Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹5450
Acotrexed 100 Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹1310