Pemshil 100mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
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1 Powder For Injection(s) in Dry Vial
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Description
Pemshil Powder For Injection is an anti-cancer medicine. Pemshil Powder For Injection contains pemetrexed as active ingredient. It may be administered alone or in combination with other medications,
such as cisplatin, for the treatment of various types of lung cancer. It is recommended to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving this medicine. This medicine is administered as an Powder For Injection and should be given only by your doctor in a healthcare setting.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹903.00 |
| You Save | ₹301.00 (25% on MRP) |
| Contains | Pemetrexed(100.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Lung cancers |
| Side effects | Fever, vomiting, nausea, hair loss, loss of blood counts |
| Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses
Pemshil Powder For Injection may be used for different types of lung cancer.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to pemetrexed or any other ingredients present in this medicine.
- If you are breastfeeding
- If you received or plan to receive vaccine against yellow fever.
Side effects
- Fever
- Infection
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Dairrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Hair loss
- Loss of blood counts
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I receive Pemshil Powder For Injection during pregnancy?
A:
It is unknown or having limited data about the use of this medicine in pregnant women or pregnancy confirmed women. However, like other anti-cancer medicines this medicine may also show birth defects or genetically damaging effects. Consult your doctor before you receive this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I receive Pemshil Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
It is unknown or having limited data about the use of this medicine that it may or may not excrete from the breast milk. It is recommended to consult your doctor before receiving this medicine.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have received Pemshil Powder For Injection?
A:
This medicine may cause fatigue. It is recommended to avoid activities like driving or operating machinery while you receive this medicine.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol while receiving Pemshil Powder For Injection?
A:
Alcohol is processed by an organ (liver) in the body and liver is the main source for anti-cancer medicines to metabolize.Alcohol consumption may impair the function of liver and increase the risk of adverse effects. It is strictly not recommended to consume alcohol while receiving this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have kidney or liver problems
- You have any history of radiation therapy or planning to undergo it
- You are vaccinated or planned for any vaccination
- You have any heart problems
- You have any excess fluid present in and around lungs. If you are unsure consult your doctor.
- Pemshil Powder For Injection is not relevant to use in children
- It is recommended to use effective contraceptive measures to avoid the risk of birth defects. It is recommended to matured males that not to become a father during the treatment and thereafter, up to 6 months....
- You have a known history of deficiency of folate and vitamin B12
- You have lower blood counts. If you are unsure, then consult your doctor.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Pemshil Powder For Injection contains pemetrexed and it is cytotoxic drug. This means it will directly interfere with the process of cancer cell growth and its rapid production of cancer cells and stop the spread of cancer. It may also help in decrease in the size of tumors....
Directions for Use
This medicine will be given in hospital by your doctor or nurse as an Powder For Injection. Do not self-inject this medicine.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Pemshil Powder For Injection works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Especially if you take/receive/administer medicines like ibuprofen for pain, other pain medicines, penicillin, probenecid etc.
- The use of Pemshil Powder For Injection may have an increased risk of clot formation. Your doctor may prescribe anti-clot formation medicines to eliminate the risk.
Storage and disposal
Store this medicine below 30°C, protected from bright light.
Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
- The posibility for the overdose is unlikely as this medicine will be administered/given by a healthcare professional. If any unusual signs and symptoms like rashes, fever, diarrhoea, etc experienced, then immediately inform your doctor....
Missed a Dose
The posibility for the missing a dose is unlikely as this medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Abhishek B L
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will Pemshil Powder For Injection affect fertility in males?
A: It is reported that there might be a posibilty that male patient who is receiving this medicine may cause irreversible infertility. Your doctor may advise you for counselling on sperm storage before intiating the treatment.
Q: What is Pemshil Powder For Injection used for?
A: This medicine is used in the treatment of different forms of lung cancers.
Q: What does Pemshil Powder For Injection contain?
A: This medicine contains Pemetrexed as the active ingredient.
Q: Who cannot receive Pemshil Powder For Injection?
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children. It is also not advised for use in the elderly population (65 years and above).
References
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- Moyers M. I Have Cancer, Can I Drink Alcohol? | Nutrition Program [Internet]. Unclineberger.org. 2025 [cited 07 June 2025]
- Pemetrexed Seacross 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 07 June 2025]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 07 June 2025]
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