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

Gemlieva Benefits & Uses

Gemlieva is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Gemlieva 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

Gemlieva Side Effects

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

Gemlieva Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemlieva safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Gemlieva 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 Gemlieva safe during breastfeeding?

Gemlieva 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 Gemlieva on the Kidneys?

Gemlieva may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gemlieva on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Gemlieva on the Heart?

Gemlieva is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gemlieva with Other Drugs

Gemlieva 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

Gemlieva Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gemlieva

Is this Gemlieva habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gemlieva is addictive.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gemlieva as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Gemlieva should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Gemlieva is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gemlieva Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gemlieva

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Gemlieva and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemlieva

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gemlieva with alcohol.

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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