Pemetrexed 500 Mg/20 Ml Fresenius 500 mg Concentrate for solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 08 April 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer.
Dosage (summary)
500 mg/mu00b2 IV infusion over 10 mins on day 1 of each 21-day cycle.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy; not known if excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Nephrotoxic agents
- Live attenuated vaccines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pemetrexed
- Concomitant yellow fever vaccine
Common side effects
- Neutropenia
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Take folic acid and vitamin B12
- Avoid pregnancy
- Monitor for signs of infection
Serious warnings
- Myelosuppression
- Potential for renal toxicity
- Genotoxic effects
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