Gemitrate 1400 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. Other than this, Gemitrate 1400 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gemitrate 1400 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gemitrate 1400 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Gemitrate 1400 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Gemitrate 1400 Injection has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gemitrate 1400 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Gemitrate 1400 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gemitrate 1400 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Gemitrate 1400 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gemitrate 1400 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Gemitrate 1400 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gemitrate 1400 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Gemitrate 1400 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Gemitrate during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Gemitrate 1400 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gemitrate. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gemitrate 1400 Injection on the Kidneys?
Gemitrate rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemitrate 1400 Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Gemitrate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Gemitrate only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gemitrate 1400 Injection on the Heart?
Gemitrate is rarely harmful for the heart.
Gemitrate 1400 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 Gemitrate 1400 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemitrate 1400 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Gemitrate 1400 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Gemitrate 1400 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gemitrate 1400 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gemitrate 1400 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gemitrate 1400 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Gemitrate 1400 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemitrate 1400 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemitrate 1400 Injection with alcohol will be.
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