USES OF ADPEM INJECTION

• Non-small cell lung cancer
• Malignant pleural mesothelioma

BENEFITS OF ADPEM INJECTION

In Non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Adpem 500mg Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ADPEM INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Adpem

• 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

HOW TO USE ADPEM INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW ADPEM INJECTION WORKS

Adpem 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Adpem 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adpem 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.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Adpem 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Adpem 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Adpem 500mg Injection may make you feel tired and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Adpem 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adpem 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Adpem 500mg Injection is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Adpem 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adpem 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.