Citafine 200 Injection Information

Citafine 200 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Citafine 200 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Citafine 200 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Citafine 200 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Citafine 200 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Citafine 200 Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Citafine 200 Injection related warnings talks about Citafine 200 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Infections must refrain from the use of Citafine 200 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Citafine 200 Injection contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Citafine 200 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Citafine 200 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Citafine Benefits & Uses
Citafine Dosage & How to Take
Citafine Side Effects
Citafine Related Warnings
Citafine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Citafine
Citafine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Citafine 200 Injection Benefits & Uses

Citafine 200 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Citafine 200 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
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Pancreatic Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Citafine 200 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Citafine 200 Injection safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Citafine on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Citafine 200 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Citafine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Citafine 200 Injection on the Kidneys?

Citafine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Citafine 200 Injection on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Citafine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Citafine 200 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Citafine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Citafine 200 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citafine 200 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Citafine 200 Injection

Is this Citafine 200 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Citafine 200 Injection has not been reported.

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

Citafine 200 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Citafine 200 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Citafine 200 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Citafine 200 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Citafine 200 Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Citafine 200 Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Citafine 200 Injection

Information about the interaction of Citafine 200 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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

Citafine 200 Injection