Pemetrexed and Ischaemic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ischaemic stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Pemetrexed (pemetrexed), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Carboplatin, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ischaemic stroke when taking Pemetrexed. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,478 people who have side effects when taking Pemetrexed from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pemetrexed?

Pemetrexed has active ingredients of pemetrexed. eHealthMe is studying from 17,491 Pemetrexed users. Check the latest studies of Pemetrexed.

What is Ischaemic stroke?

Ischaemic stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain) is found to be associated with 843 drugs and 1,095 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ischaemic stroke.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

17,478 people reported to have side effects when taking Pemetrexed.
Among them, 40 people (0.23%) have Ischaemic stroke.

Could Pemetrexed cause Ischaemic stroke?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Pemetrexed when they have Ischaemic stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Pemetrexed? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Pemetrexed? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pemetrexed? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ischaemic stroke? *

High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 15.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 7.50%
Disease Progression: 3 people, 7.50%
Bone Marrow Failure: 3 people, 7.50%
Infusion Related Reaction: 3 people, 7.50%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 2 people, 5.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 1 person, 2.50%
Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries): 1 person, 2.50%
Blindness: 1 person, 2.50%
Cardiac Arrest: 1 person, 2.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 19 people, 47.50%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 9 people, 22.50%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 7 people, 17.50%
Lung Adenocarcinoma Stage Iv (the cancer has spread to other organs of the body, such as the other lung, brain, or liver): 3 people, 7.50%
Tumor Pain: 3 people, 7.50%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 2 people, 5.00%
Skin Toxicity (skin damage due to toxin/poison): 2 people, 5.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 5.00%
Depression: 2 people, 5.00%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Gota V, Kavathiya K, Doshi K, Gurjar M, Damodaran SE, Noronha V, Joshi A, Prabhash K, "High plasma exposure to pemetrexed leads to severe hyponatremia in patients with advanced non small cell lung cancer receiving pemetrexed-platinum doublet chemotherapy", Cancer management and research, 2017 Jan .
Gota V, Kavathiya K, Doshi K, Gurjar M, Damodaran SE, Noronha V, Joshi A, Prabhash K, "High plasma exposure to pemetrexed leads to severe hyponatremia in patients with advanced non small cell lung cancer receiving pemetrexed-platinum doublet chemotherapy", Cancer management and research, 2017 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pemetrexed (the active ingredients of Pemetrexed) and Pemetrexed (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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