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Gemizan Injection 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. Gemizan Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Gemizan Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Gemizan Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gemizan Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Gemizan Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Gemizan Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gemizan Injection related warnings section.
Gemizan Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Gemizan Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Gemizan Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Gemizan Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gemizan 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 Gemizan Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Gemizan Injection safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Gemizan during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Gemizan Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gemizan. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gemizan Injection on the Kidneys?
Gemizan rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemizan Injection on the Liver?
Gemizan 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 Gemizan Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Gemizan on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemizan Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gemizan Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gemizan Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gemizan Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Gemizan Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Gemizan Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Gemizan Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Gemizan Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemizan Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemizan 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