Actoforan
Actoforan Products are primarily used for
Non-small cell lung cancer, Malignant pleural mesothelioma
About Actoforan Products
Uses of Actoforan Products
Pemetrexed is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Actoforan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Actoforan are 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 Actoforan Products work
Pemetrexed 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.
Patient Concerns about Actoforan Products
Frequently asked questions about Actoforan Products
Frequently asked questions about 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.
Products for Actoforan
MRP
₹26700