Gemtero 1gm Injection
Prescription Required
Marketed By
Hetero
Pack of
1 Injection
Salt Composition
Gemcitabine
Storage
Keep in cold place
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Overview
Gemcitabine 1gm Injection is used in the treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer, Breast cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Bladder cancer, and Ovarian Cancer. This medication works by destroying cells undergoing DNA synthesis. This medicine can also be used in combination with other medications as supervised by your doctor.
Indication
Breast Cancer
Description
Gemcitabine 1mg injection kills cells undergoing DNA synthesis and blocks the progression of cells through the G-1/S-phase boundary. The total dose varied from 500 to 3600mg/m2. Short infusions and long infusions last from 70 to 285 minutes. The volume of distribution increased with infusion length. The volume of distribution is 50L/m2 the following infusion lasts for 70 minutes. For long infusions, the volume of distribution rose to 370L/m2.
Side Effects
Gemcitabine Injection may cause some serious and unwanted side effects. Some of them require immediate medical attention otherwise it can also lead to higher risk.
Sore throat
Swelling on the face and arms.
Muscle pain
Drowsiness
Nausea
Fever
Diarrhea
Coughing up blood
Headache
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Irregular heartbeat
Low WBC and platelet count
How To Use
Take Gemcitabine 1mg injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way and make sure to take this injection according to your dosing schedule.
Please contact your medical advisor in case of an overdose. Emergency medical treatment is required in such cases.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Gemcitabine 1mg injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Gemcitabine 1mg injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
In case you missed a dose, immediately contact your doctor. Do not use extra medicine to double up for the missed dose.
FAQs
Gemcitabine Injection is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer, Breast cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Bladder cancer, and Ovarian Cancer.
Gemcitabine works to prevent cancer cells from growing and multiplying. This medicine interferes with the DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks.
This medicine should be given by a professional doctor or nurse. Your doctor will tell you the exact dosage you need to take. The recommended dose depends on body size.
Some common side effects of Gemcitabine injection are vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, fever, headache, trouble breathing, joint pain, irregular heartbeat, anemia, sore throat, pale skin, and allergic reaction.
This medicine may decrease your ability to drive, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy. Do not drive if any symptoms occur.
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MARKETER DETAILS
Hetero
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