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Pemeplast 500 Injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
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Pemeplast 500 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.
Pemeplast 500 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. Pemeplast 500 Injection is not a vesicant.
Pemeplast 500 Injection can be safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your healthcare provider.
Yes. Peme Plast 500 Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the potential side effects.