(pemetrexed for injection)
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How is Pemetrexed Injection given?

How is Pemetrexed Injection given?

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It is very important to take folic acid and vitamin B12 during your treatment with Pemetrexed Injection to lower your risk of harmful side effects.
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Take folic acid exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider 1 time a day, beginning 7 days (1 week) before your first dose of Pemetrexed Injection and continue taking folic acid until 21 days (3 weeks) after your last dose of Pemetrexed Injection.
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Your healthcare provider will give you vitamin B12 injections during treatment with Pemetrexed Injection. You will get your first vitamin B12 injection 7 days (1 week) before your first dose of Pemetrexed Injection, and then every 3 cycles.
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Your healthcare provider will prescribe a medicine called corticosteroid for you to take 2 times a day for 3 days, beginning the day before each treatment with Pemetrexed Injection.
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Pemetrexed Injection is given to you by intravenous (IV) infusion into your vein. The infusion is given over 10 minutes.
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Pemetrexed Injection is usually given once every 21 days (3 weeks).
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