Gemcitabine Injection Benefits & Uses

Gemcitabine Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gemcitabine Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Gemcitabine Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gemcitabine Injection is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss
Shortness of Breath
Increased Liver Enzymes
Skin Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Diarrhoea
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Fatigue
Bronchospasm
Paresthesia

Moderate

Edema
Peripheral Edema

Mild

Loss of appetite
Restlessness
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Gemcitabine Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemcitabine Injection safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Gemcitabine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Gemcitabine Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Gemcitabine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Gemcitabine Injection on the Kidneys?

Gemcitabine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gemcitabine Injection on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Gemcitabine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Gemcitabine only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gemcitabine Injection on the Heart?

Gemcitabine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gemcitabine Injection with Other Drugs

Gemcitabine Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Moderate

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Carbamazepine

Bleomycin

Fluorouracil

Gemcitabine Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemcitabine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gemcitabine Injection

Is this Gemcitabine Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gemcitabine Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Gemcitabine Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Gemcitabine Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Gemcitabine Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Gemcitabine Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gemcitabine Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Gemcitabine Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemcitabine Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemcitabine Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gemzar® (Gemcitabine HCl)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 612-614

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