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Celgem, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. The alternative uses of Celgem have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Celgem depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Celgem as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Celgem are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Celgem is Unknown for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Celgem related warnings talks about Celgem's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Celgem is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Celgem contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Celgem may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Celgem is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Celgem 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 Celgem safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Celgem during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Celgem safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Celgem. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Celgem on the Kidneys?
Celgem rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Celgem on the Liver?
Celgem 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 Celgem on the Heart?
Side effects of Celgem rarely affect the heart.
Celgem 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 Celgem unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Celgem habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Celgem is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Celgem will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Celgem only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Celgem is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Celgem
There is no information on the effects of taking Celgem with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Celgem
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Celgem with alcohol will be.
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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
