Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection Benefits & Uses

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia
Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Gem RTU 1.4gm 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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection is used -

Severe

Hair Loss
Shortness of Breath (Read More - How to Treat Shortness of Breath at Home: Natural Solutions)
Increased Liver Enzymes
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Mild

Loss of appetite
Restlessness

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection safe for pregnant women?

Gem can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Gem is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection on the Kidneys?

Gem rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection on the Liver?

Using Gem does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection on the Heart?

Using Gem does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection with Other Drugs

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Carbamazepine

Bleomycin

Fluorouracil

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection

Is this Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection is addictive.

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

After taking Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection

You can take Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gem RTU 1.4gm Injection

Information about the interaction of Gem RTU 1.4gm 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
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748

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