Gemzar may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Gemzar 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
Gemzar is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
Gemzar 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 Gemzar 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 Gemzar in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Gemzar 200mg/vial Injection
Introduction
Gemzar is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, urinary bladder cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Gemzar is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is ne...
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Uses of Gemzar
Non-small cell lung cancer
Breast cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Urinary bladder cancer
Ovarian cancer
Side effects of Gemzar
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 Gemzar
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gemzar works
Gemzar 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...
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Adult Dose
Pancreatic Cancer
Indicated as first-line treatment for locally advanced (nonresectable Stage II or Stage III) or metastatic (Stage IV) adenocarcinom...
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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...
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