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Gemcitabine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Gemcitabine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Gemcitabine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Gemcitabine Injection 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gemcitabine Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Gemcitabine Injection safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Gemcitabine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Gemcitabine Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Gemcitabine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Gemcitabine Injection on the Kidneys?
Gemcitabine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemcitabine Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Gemcitabine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Gemcitabine only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gemcitabine Injection on the Heart?
Gemcitabine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Gemcitabine Injection 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 Gemcitabine Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemcitabine Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gemcitabine Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Gemcitabine Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Gemcitabine Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gemcitabine Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gemcitabine Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Gemcitabine Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemcitabine Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemcitabine Injection with alcohol will be.
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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
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
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
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
