Gemcitabine Injection

Generic name: Gemcitabine Injection
Brand Name: Gemzar®

Description

Gemcitabine is a type of chemotherapy, which interfere with the growth of rapidly growing cancer cells and eventually causes cell death. It is used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy agents.

Uses

Gemcitabine is used to treat certain types of cancer such as :

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Pancreatic cancers

How to Use?

This injection is given by vein (IV), usually over 30 minutes. The dose depends on your health condition and response to therapy. The recommended dose should not be exceeded. All mixing and dilution with correct IV fluids should be done properly , following all safety precautions

Safety Tips

While taking or before taking Gemcitabine, your doctor should know if you have any of these conditions:

• Blood disorders
• Bleeding problems
• Dental disease
• Virus infection like chickenpox or herpes
• Having intramuscular injections
• Kidney disease
• Recent radiation therapy
• Allergic reaction pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

Side Effects

Some side effects are normal while taking Gemcitabine, such as nausea, vomiting, or pain/redness at the injection site, hair loss etc. However, if any of these effects worsen, contact your doctor promptly. Certain serious side effects also occur which require immediate medical attention, like

Diarrhea Mouth sores Constipation Chills Fever Cough

Unusual bleeding or bruising Loss of appetite Blood in the urine Yellowing eyes or skin Irregular heartbeat Change in the amount of urine Dark urine etc.

Disclaimer: The above information is for general understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.