Pexate
Pexate Products are primarily used for
Non-small cell lung cancer, Malignant pleural mesothelioma
About Pexate Products
Uses of Pexate Products
Pemetrexed is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Pexate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Pexate 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 Pexate 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 Pexate Products
Frequently asked questions about Pexate Products
Frequently asked questions about Pemetrexed
Q. Is Pexate 100mg Injection a vesicant?
No. Pexate 100mg Injection is not a vesicant.
Q. Is Pexate 100mg Injection safe?
Pexate 100mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Pexate 100mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Pexate 100mg Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.
Products for Pexate
Pexate 100mg Injection
vial of 1 Powder for Injection
MRP
₹5000
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Pexate 500mg Injection
vial of 1 Powder for Injection
MRP
₹19000
Not Available