Introduction
Pempro 500mg injection:

Pempro 500mg injection is an anticancer medicine containing the active
ingredient Pemetrexed. It belongs to the
medication class known as an antifolate agent. It is used to treat non-small
cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma (cancers of the lungs and
chest). This medicine is given alone or in combination with another anticancer
medicine, such as cisplatin. Your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids, folic
acid, and vitamin B12 to limit the side effects.

Blood tests will be taken before each infusion to determine whether your
kidney and liver functions are adequate and whether you have enough blood cells
to receive this medicine. Before starting treatment with Pempro 500mg
injection, it is very important to tell your physician if you currently or previously
had any medical conditions of kidney problems, heart disorders, or fluid
accumulation in the lungs. Report to your doctor if you recently had or
currently having radiotherapy or any vaccination before taking this medication.

Inform your doctor immediately if you are planning to get pregnant or
think you may be pregnant. Use effective birth control during the treatment and
at least six months after the last dose of Pempro 500mg injection. In men, it
is recommended not to father a child during and up to 3 months after the
treatment. So it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns from
your doctor. This medication is not recommended for adolescents and children
under 18 years of age.

Uses of Pempro 500mg
injection:

• Malignant pleural
  mesothelioma
• Non-small cell lung
  carcinoma

How
to consume Pempro 500mg injection:

Pempro 500mg injection is administered as an
intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you,
it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your
physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the
medical condition because it differs for each person.