Gemchem 1000 Injection Information

Gemchem 1000 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Gemchem 1000 Injection have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gemchem 1000 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gemchem 1000 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gemchem 1000 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Gemchem 1000 Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gemchem 1000 Injection related warnings talks about Gemchem 1000 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Gemchem 1000 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gemchem 1000 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Gemchem 1000 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gemchem 1000 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Gemchem 1000 Injection Benefits & Uses

Gemchem 1000 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gemchem 1000 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

Gemchem 1000 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemchem 1000 Injection safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Gemchem 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 Gemchem 1000 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gemchem. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Gemchem 1000 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Gemchem on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gemchem 1000 Injection on the Liver?

Gemchem 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gemchem 1000 Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Gemchem on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gemchem 1000 Injection with Other Drugs

Gemchem 1000 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

Gemchem 1000 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemchem 1000 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gemchem 1000 Injection

Is this Gemchem 1000 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gemchem 1000 Injection is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gemchem 1000 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Gemchem 1000 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Gemchem 1000 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gemchem 1000 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gemchem 1000 Injection

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gemchem 1000 Injection together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemchem 1000 Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gemchem 1000 Injection 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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