Gemizan 200 MG Injection
About Gemizan 200 MG Injection
Gemizan 200 MG Injection is an anticancer chemotherapy drug. This includes treatment for ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer and soft tissue sarcoma. It is also sold under the trade name of Gemzar. Gemizan 200 MG Injection can also be used in combination with other medications as supervised by your doctor. It is an antimetabolite drug. Gemizan 200 MG Injection is only injected into your vein by IV injection or IV infusion.
Side effects may vary from one person to another. Some people may not experience all of them at the same time. But mainly the common side effects of using Gemizan 200 MG Injection include fever, mild nausea, diarrhea, hair loss, tiredness, loss of appetite, flu- like signs, eruptions on the skin and low blood count. Should effects continue inform your health care provider.
Before embarking on your Gemizan 200 MG Injection treatment, notify your doctor of the following pre-existing conditions, if any:
- If you are already taking any kind of medications, whether it be prescriptive, non-prescriptive, herbal and vitamins .
- If you are taking any vaccinations.
- You are allergic to any kind of foods, to Gemizan 200 MG Injection itself or are receiving radiation treatment.
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
As a preventive measure, please do not try to conceive a child while under Gemizan 200 MG Injection treatment. For both men and women use all kinds of barriers of contraception during this time. Other measures that you can take to keep the side effects at bay include getting yourself regularly checked by your doctor; keeping yourself warm at all possible times to avoid flu or fever; making sure to avoid bleeding as much as possible; drinking plenty of fluids every day; keeping yourself clean at all times, avoiding exposure to the sun by using an umbrella or sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Gemizan 200 MG Injection dosage for each person is determined by taking into consideration their individual weight, height, general health and medical history. Gemizan 200 MG Injection should given to you by trained hands only. When buying a bottle of Gemizan 200 MG Injection please ensure that it is not cloudy or contains particles.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Gemizan 200 MG Injection
Gemizan 200 MG Injection is used along with other medications in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Gemizan 200 MG Injection is used along with other medications in the treatment of lung cancer.
Gemizan 200 MG Injection is used along with other medications in the treatment of breast cancer.
Gemizan 200 MG Injection is used along with other medications in the treatment of ovarian cancer.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Gemizan 200 MG Injection ?
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Gemizan 200 MG Injection
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Gemizan 200 MG Injection ?
Low Wbc Count
Pale Skin
Nausea Or Vomiting
Weakness In Arms, Hands, Legs Or Feets
Headache
Hair Loss Or Thinning Of The Hair
Swelling And Redness At The Injection Site
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Gemizan 200 MG Injection
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 to 5 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed immediately after intravenous injection.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Gemizan 200 MG Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gemizan 200 MG Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Atsure 200 MG Injection
Biocon Ltd
- Emcitaben 200 MG Injection
Rpg Life Sciences Ltd
- Gemacta 200 MG Injection
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd
- Gemtrust 200 MG Injection
Panacea Biotec Ltd
- Winogem 200 MG Injection
Wockhardt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Missed Dose instructions
It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
Where is the Gemizan 200 MG Injection approved?
India
United States
Japan
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine belongs to the antimetabolite class of drugs. After ingestion, it metabolized and form diphosphate and triphosphate nucleosides. Diphosphate nucleoside inhibits ribonucleotide reductase which generates deoxynucleoside triphosphates which are essential for DNA synthesis. Thus, the gemcitabine triphosphate competes with deoxynucleoside triphosphates for incorporation into DNA and interferes with DNA synthesis, results in cell death.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Gemizan 200 MG Injection ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Lab Test
Lab
Information not available.Interaction with Medicine
Clozapine
These medicines may further lower the white blood cell count if received together. Any symptoms of fever, diarrhea, sore throat, chills should be informed to the doctor. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.Warfarin
These medications may increase the risk of bleeding if taken together. Close monitoring of platelets count and liver function is necessary. Any symptoms of unusual bleeding, blood in stools, yellow colored eyes and skin should be informed to the doctor. The dose of warfarin or Gemizan 200 MG Injection should be adjusted based on the clinical condition.Live vaccines
You may be at the risk of developing infections if these medicines are taken together. Inform the doctor if you had received either of these medicines. Your doctor may postpone therapy based on the condition.Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
The effect of antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin may reduce if taken with anti-cancer agents. The dose of these antibiotics should be adjusted. An alternate class of antibiotic could be considered based on the clinical condition.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Information not available.Interaction with Food
Food
Information not available.
References
Gemcitabine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 4 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/gemcitabine
Gemcitabine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 4 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00441
GEMCITABINE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 4 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=GEMCITABINE
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