Gemkerb 200 Injection Information

Gemkerb 200 Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Gemkerb 200 Injection have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gemkerb 200 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Gemkerb 200 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Gemkerb 200 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Gemkerb 200 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Gemkerb 200 Injection related warnings talks about Gemkerb 200 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Infections must refrain from the use of Gemkerb 200 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gemkerb 200 Injection contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Gemkerb 200 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gemkerb 200 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Gemkerb Benefits & Uses
Gemkerb Dosage & How to Take
Gemkerb Side Effects
Gemkerb Related Warnings
Gemkerb Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gemkerb
Gemkerb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gemkerb 200 Injection Benefits & Uses

Gemkerb 200 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gemkerb 200 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(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

Gemkerb 200 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemkerb 200 Injection safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Gemkerb on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Gemkerb 200 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gemkerb. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Gemkerb 200 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Gemkerb on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gemkerb 200 Injection on the Liver?

Gemkerb 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gemkerb 200 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Gemkerb 200 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemkerb 200 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gemkerb 200 Injection

Is this Gemkerb 200 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gemkerb 200 Injection is addictive.

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

Gemkerb 200 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Gemkerb 200 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Gemkerb 200 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gemkerb 200 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gemkerb 200 Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Gemkerb 200 Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemkerb 200 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gemkerb 200 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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

Gemkerb 200 Injection