Shancyte Benefits & Uses

Shancyte is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Shancyte 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

Shancyte Related Warnings

Is the use of Shancyte safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Shancyte in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Shancyte safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Shancyte may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Shancyte should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Shancyte on the Kidneys?

Shancyte rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Shancyte on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Shancyte. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Shancyte only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Shancyte on the Heart?

Shancyte has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Shancyte with Other Drugs

Shancyte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Moderate

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Carbamazepine

Bleomycin

Fluorouracil

Shancyte Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Shancyte

Is this Shancyte habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Shancyte has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Shancyte since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Shancyte only as per medical advice.

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

Shancyte is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Shancyte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Shancyte

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Shancyte

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Shancyte with alcohol will be.

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

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