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Gempower is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Gempower also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Gempower is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gempower as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gempower go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gempower is Unknown for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gempower related warnings talks about Gempower's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gempower is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gempower are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Gempower may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gempower is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Gempower 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 Gempower safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Gempower will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Gempower safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Gempower. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Gempower on the Kidneys?
Gempower rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gempower on the Liver?
Gempower 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 Gempower on the Heart?
Gempower has very mild side effects on the heart.
Gempower 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 Gempower unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gempower habit forming or addictive?
Gempower does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Gempower does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Gempower should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gempower is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gempower
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Gempower with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gempower
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gempower and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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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
