Actoforan 500mg Injection

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Composition FOR Actoforan 500mg Powder for Injection

Pemetrexed(500mg)

food interaction for Actoforan Powder for Injection

alcohol interaction for Actoforan Powder for Injection

pregnancy interaction for Actoforan Powder for Injection

lactation interaction for Actoforan Powder for Injection

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No interaction found/established
Consuming alcohol with Actoforan 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Actoforan 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Actoforan 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
CAUTION

SALT INFORMATION FOR Actoforan 500mg Powder for Injection

Pemetrexed(500mg)

Actoforan powder for injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.

How actoforan powder for injection works

Actoforan 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.

Common side effects of actoforan powder for injection

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

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Expert advice FOR Actoforan Powder for Injection

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Actoforan 500mg Powder for Injection

Pemetrexed

Q. Is Actoforan 500mg Injection a vesicant?
No. Actoforan 500mg Injection is not a vesicant.
Q. Is Actoforan 500mg Injection safe?
Actoforan 500mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Actoforan 500mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes. Actoforan 500mg Injection is a prescription chemotherapy medication and hair loss is one of the possible side effects.

Content on this page was last updated on 12 January, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)