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Citabol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Other than this, Citabol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Citabol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
While these are the most often observed Citabol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Citabol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Citabol's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Citabol related warnings talks about Citabol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Citabol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Citabol in conditions like Heart Disease, Infections. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Citabol contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Citabol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Citabol, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Citabol 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 Citabol safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Citabol will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Citabol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Citabol. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Citabol on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Citabol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Citabol on the Liver?
Citabol 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 Citabol on the Heart?
Side effects of Citabol rarely affect the heart.
Citabol 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 Citabol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citabol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Citabol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Citabol does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Citabol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Citabol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citabol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Citabol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citabol
Information about the interaction of Citabol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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