Gemizan Information

Gemizan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Gemizan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gemizan. 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.

While these are the most often observed Gemizan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gemizan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Gemizan's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Gemizan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Gemizan is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Infections as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gemizan have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

In addition to the above precautions for Gemizan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Gemizan Benefits & Uses
Gemizan Dosage & How to Take
Gemizan Side Effects
Gemizan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Gemizan with Other Drugs
Gemizan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gemizan
Gemizan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gemizan Benefits & Uses

Gemizan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pancreatic Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Gemizan 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

Gemizan Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemizan safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Gemizan during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Gemizan safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Gemizan on the Kidneys?

Gemizan rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gemizan 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gemizan on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gemizan with Other Drugs

Gemizan 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

Gemizan Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Infections
Edema
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gemizan

Is this Gemizan habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gemizan has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Gemizan since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Gemizan is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Gemizan in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Gemizan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gemizan

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Gemizan and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gemizan

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gemizan 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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