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Antifol 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Injection
Antifol 500mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Antifol 500mg Injection 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.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
No. Antifol 500mg Injection is not a vesicant.
Antifol 500mg Injection is a prescription medication and should only be used under the direct supervision of your doctor. Its safety profile depends on proper use, dosage, and duration as prescribed by your physician.
Yes. Antifol 500mg Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss can occur as a side effect.