SKU: PC-906571 Product Description: Gemibine 200 mg Injection is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy
Uses
Gemcitabine is generally used in treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer and urinary bladder cancer
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Blood in urine
Breathlessness
Decreased white blood cell count
Hair loss
Increased liver enzymes
Influenza like symptoms
Loss of appetite
Low blood platelets
Nausea
Protein in urine
Skin rash
Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Gemcitabine 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.
Faqs
Q. Is Gemcitabine a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug? Gemcitabine is not a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug
Q. Does Gemcitabine cause hair loss or abdominal pain? Yes, Gemcitabine has hair loss and abdominal pain as side effects. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience such side effects
Q. Is Gemcitabine a cytotoxic or chemotherapy agent? Yes, Gemcitabine is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent
Q. Does Gemcitabine work in pancreatic cancer? Yes, Gemcitabine is used to treat pancreatic cancer.
Expert advice for Gemibine 200 mg Injection
Not recommended in children or adolescents below 18 years of age.Inform your doctor if you have history of heart problems, vascular problems or low production of blood cells from the bone marrow (myelosupression).Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems or feel weak and pale as this could be a sign of kidney dysfunction; unexplained new or worsening dyspnea or evidence of severe pulmonary toxicity.Take precautions if you are on a controlled sodium diet, as this medicine contains some amount of sodium.You should undergo blood count, heart/kidney/liver function tests before therapy.Do not take live or attenuated vaccines during therapy and avoid contact with persons who receive them.Alcohol is an ingredient of this infusion. If you are suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy, you may have serious side effects. Other medication taken at this time may have altered effects. Women who are planning to become pregnant should be counselled about the toxic effect of this drug on babies. They should use two effective methods of contraception while on this therapy and 6 months after it.Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy and 6 months after it. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.Do not drive or use machinery after taking this drug as it may cause sleepiness which may worsen with alcohol use.