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About Relitrexed-500 Injection
Relitrexed-500 Injection belongs to the group of medicines called folate analogue metabolic inhibitors used alone or in combination with other anti-cancer medicines to treat non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma (cancer affecting the lining of the lung).
Relitrexed-500 Injection contains Pemetrexed, which works by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.
In some cases, Relitrexed-500 Injection may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Do not use Relitrexed-500 Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Relitrexed-500 Injection is not recommended for children below 18 years. Women and men should use effective contraception during treatment with Relitrexed-500 Injection and for 6 and 3 months afterwards. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Relitrexed-500 Injection
Directions for Use
Medicinal Benefits
Relitrexed-500 Injection contains Pemetrexed, which belongs to the group of medicines called anti-folate anti-neoplastic agents indicated in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma and non-small cell lung cancer in initial treatment in combination with cisplatin, as maintenance treatment of patients whose disease has not progressed after four cycles of platinum-based first-line chemotherapy and after prior chemotherapy as a single agent. Relitrexed-500 Injection treats cancer by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.
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Drug Warnings
Do not use Relitrexed-500 Injection if you are allergic to any of its components, pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have taken or plan to receive yellow fever vaccination. Inform the doctor if you have/had heart disease, kidney problems, have had or are going to have radiation therapy, or have accumulation of fluid around the lungs. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of fever or infection; pain, sores, redness or swelling in the mouth; chest pain or a fast heartbeat; allergic reaction (skin rash, burning/prickling sensation, or fever); Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe rash, itching, or blistering); low haemoglobin levels (tiredness, feeling faint, paleness, or becoming easily breathless); low platelet count (bleeding from gums/nose/mouth, bleeding that does not stop, unexpected bruising, reddish or pinkish urine); or blood clot in the blood vessels of the lungs (sudden breathlessness, cough with bloody sputum or intense chest pain).
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Relitrexed-500 Injection works by blocking the action of substances that may help the cancer cells multiply.
Relitrexed-500 Injection may affect your ability to have children. Seek advice from the doctor about sperm storage before initiation of therapy. Use effective contraception and avoid fathering a child during treatment and for up to 3 months afterwards.
Relitrexed-500 Injection may suppress bone marrow suppression, resulting in cytopenia (low white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets) and increased risk of infection. The doctor may adjust the dose based on the blood cell count and non-hematologic toxicity.
To lower the chances of side effects during anticancer treatment, your doctor may prescribe supplements like folic acid and vitamin B12 prior to and during treatment with Relitrexed-500 Injection.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Non-small cell lung cancer: It is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the lungs. The major risk factor for non-small cell lung cancer is smoking. Symptoms include a cough that does not go away and shortness of breath.
Malignant pleural mesothelioma: It is a type of cancer that develops in the mesothelium (a lining that covers the outer surface of organs), predominantly caused by exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma in the lining of the lungs include chest pain, shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, persistent cough, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, fever and sweating, particularly at night.
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Alcohol
Consult your doctor
It is not known if alcohol affects Relitrexed-500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Pemetrexed belongs to pregnancy category D. The use of Relitrexed-500 Injection should be avoided during pregnancy as it might harm the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Breastfeeding must be discontinued during treatment with Relitrexed-500 Injection.
Driving
Caution
Relitrexed-500 Injection may cause tiredness. Caution is advised while driving or operating heavy machinery.
Liver
Consult your doctor
If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Relitrexed-500 Injection.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. If you have a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Relitrexed-500 Injection.
Children
Unsafe
Relitrexed-500 Injection is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.