Gemsar: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gemsar Benefits & Uses

Gemsar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Gemsar 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

Gemsar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gemsar 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

Gemsar Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemsar safe for pregnant women?

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

Unknown
Is the use of Gemsar safe during breastfeeding?

Gemsar 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 Gemsar on the Kidneys?

Gemsar may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gemsar on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Gemsar on the Heart?

Gemsar is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gemsar with Other Drugs

Gemsar 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

Gemsar Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gemsar

Is this Gemsar habit forming or addictive?

Gemsar does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Gemsar only as per medical advice.

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

No, Gemsar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gemsar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gemsar

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemsar

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gemsar.

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

Gemsar RTU 1.4gm Injection

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