Medicine

Actoforan 500mg Injection

Pemetrexed (500mg) Allopathy

Actoforan 500mg Injection is a allopathy containing Pemetrexed (500mg), made by Taj Pharma India Ltd. It belongs to the Anti Neoplastics group of medicines. Like most prescription medicines, it works best when every dose is taken on time, exactly as your doctor prescribed - DailyDawa can send a WhatsApp reminder for each dose and alert a family member if one is missed.

Composition
Pemetrexed (500mg)
Manufacturer
Taj Pharma India Ltd
Type
Allopathy
Pack size
vial of 1 Powder for Injection
Therapeutic class
Anti Neoplastics
Chemical class
Glutamic Aacid Derivatives
Habit forming
No

Uses

Non-small cell lung cancerMalignant pleural mesothelioma

Common side effects

NauseaVomitingSore throatLoss of appetiteStomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)Hair lossLow blood plateletsRashFatigueAnemia (low number of red blood cells)DiarrheaDecreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)Neuropathy

Substitutes

Pemeplast 500 InjectionGiopem 500mg InjectionRelitrexed 500mg InjectionPexate 500mg Injection

Substitutes share the same composition. Never switch medicines without asking your doctor or pharmacist.

Reference information only - not medical advice. Always follow your doctor’s instructions for what to take and when.

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