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Gemacta 1000mg Injection

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition for Gemacta 1000mg Injection

Gemcitabine (1000mg)

Prescription Required

Primary uses of Gemacta 1000mg Injection

Ovarian cancer, Head and neck cancer, Cervical cancer

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Lactation

MRP

₹3700

1 Injection in 1 vial

1 Vial

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Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

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Medicine Overview of Gemacta Injection

Uses of Gemacta Injection

Gemacta 1000mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.

Gemacta Injection side effects

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), Influenza like symptoms, Blood in urine, Skin rash, Protein in urine.

How to use Gemacta Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Gemacta Injection works

Gemacta 1000mg Injection 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.

In Depth Information on Gemacta Injection

Expert advice for Gemacta Injection

Not recommended in children or adolescents below 18 years of age.
Inform your doctor if you have history of heart problems, vascular problems or low production of blood cells from the bone marrow (myelosupression).
Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems or feel weak and pale as this could be a sign of kidney dysfunction; unexplained new or worsening dyspnea or evidence of severe pulmonary toxicity.
Take precautions if you are on a controlled sodium diet, as this medicine contains some amount of sodium.
You should undergo blood count, heart/kidney/liver function tests before therapy.
Do not take live or attenuated vaccines during therapy and avoid contact with persons who receive them.
Alcohol is an ingredient of this infusion. If you are suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy, you may have serious side effects. Other medication taken at this time may have altered effects.
Women who are planning to become pregnant should be counselled about the toxic effect of this drug on babies.
They should use two effective methods of contraception while on this therapy and 6 months after it.
Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy and 6 months after it. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.
Do not drive or use machinery after taking this drug as it may cause sleepiness which may worsen with alcohol use.

Gemacta Injection related warnings

Special precautions for Gemacta Injection

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Gemacta 1000mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

UNSAFE

Gemacta 1000mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

Gemacta 1000mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Gemacta 1000mg Injection 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.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Gemacta 1000mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Frequently asked questions about Gemacta Injection

Frequently asked questions about Gemcitabine

Q. Is Gemacta a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug?

Gemacta is not a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug

Q. Does Gemacta cause hair loss or abdominal pain?

Yes, Gemacta has hair loss and abdominal pain as side effects. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience such side effects

Q. Is Gemacta a cytotoxic or chemotherapy agent?

Yes, Gemacta is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent

Q. Does Gemacta work in pancreatic cancer?

Yes, Gemacta is used to treat pancreatic cancer.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 8th Mar 2017.

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