Cytogem 200 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Cytogem 200 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Cytogem 200 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
Cytogem 200 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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There is limited information available on the use of Cytogem 200 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney function tests are advised before taking this medicine and regular monitoring is also recommended after the treatment.
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There is limited information available on the use of Cytogem 200 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Cytogem 200mg/vial Injection
Introduction
Cytogem 200 is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, urinary bladder cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Cytogem 200 is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what ... Show more
Uses of Cytogem 200
Non-small cell lung cancer
Breast cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Urinary bladder cancer
Ovarian cancer
Side effects of Cytogem 200
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Low blood platelets
Allergic reaction
Breathlessness
Decreased white blood cell count
Increased liver enzymes
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Flu-like symptoms
Blood in urine
Skin rash
Protein in urine
How to use Cytogem 200
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cytogem 200 works
Cytogem 200 interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Quick Tips
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Brief Description
Indication
Lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, ovarian carcinoma
Administration
IV Preparation
Reconstitute 200 mg vial with 5 mL 0.9% NaCl OR 1000 mg vial with 25 mL 0.9% NaCl
IV Administration
For IV infusion only
Concentr ... Show more
Adult Dose
Pancreatic Cancer
Indicated as first-line treatment for locally advanced (nonresectable Stage II or Stage III) or metastatic (Stage IV) adenocarcinom ... Show more
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Precaution
Children, hepatic and renal impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Discontinue on 1st sign of microangiopathic haemolytic anaem ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
N/V (69%),Anemia (65%),Elev LFTs (68%),Neutropenia (63%),Leukopenia (62%),Pain (48%),Proteinuria (45%),Fever (41%),Hematuria (35%),Rash (30%),Th ... Show more
Interaction
May increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin when used together.
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