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Gemtero is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Gemtero have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Gemtero depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Gemtero side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Gemtero normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Gemtero's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gemtero's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gemtero is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gemtero are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Gemtero with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gemtero is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Gemtero is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Gemtero safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Gemtero during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Gemtero safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gemtero. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gemtero on the Kidneys?
Gemtero rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemtero on the Liver?
Gemtero may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gemtero on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Gemtero on the heart have been reported.
Gemtero should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemtero unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemtero habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gemtero is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gemtero as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gemtero only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gemtero cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gemtero
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gemtero together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemtero
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemtero with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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