Citafine 1 Injection Information

Citafine 1 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. The alternative uses of Citafine 1 Injection have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Citafine 1 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Citafine 1 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Citafine 1 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Citafine 1 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Severe while nursing. In addition, Citafine 1 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Citafine 1 Injection related warnings section.

Citafine 1 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. The section on Citafine 1 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Citafine 1 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Citafine 1 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Citafine 1 Injection Benefits & Uses

Citafine 1 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Citafine 1 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 1 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Citafine 1 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 1 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 1 Injection on the Kidneys?

Citafine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Citafine 1 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 1 Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Citafine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Citafine 1 Injection with Other Drugs

Citafine 1 Injection 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

Citafine 1 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citafine 1 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Citafine 1 Injection

Is this Citafine 1 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Citafine 1 Injection has not been reported.

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

Citafine 1 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Citafine 1 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 1 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Citafine 1 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Citafine 1 Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Citafine 1 Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Citafine 1 Injection

Information about the interaction of Citafine 1 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 1 Injection