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

Gemget Benefits & Uses

Gemget is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Gemget 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

Gemget Side Effects

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

Gemget Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemget safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Gemget will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Gemget safe during breastfeeding?

Gemget 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 Gemget on the Kidneys?

Gemget rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gemget on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Gemget on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gemget with Other Drugs

Gemget 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

Gemget Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gemget

Is this Gemget habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Gemget.

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

Gemget will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Gemget is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Gemget in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Gemget Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gemget

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemget

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemget with alcohol will be.

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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