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Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion

injection-(1gm/vial)
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Renata Limited

Generic: Gemcitabine

1 x 1gm Vial
৳ 4950
৳ 5500
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Medicine Overview of Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion 1gm/vial injection

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Introduction

Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, urinary bladder cancer, and ovarian cancer. Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hair loss and low blood platelets. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion

  • Non-small cell lung cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Urinary bladder cancer
  • Ovarian cancer

Side effects of Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion

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 Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion

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

How Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion works

Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion 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 Concentrated injection (10 mg/mL) must be diluted to 2 mg/mL prior to administration Infuse over 30 min Avoid rapid infusions

Adult Dose

Pancreatic Cancer Indicated as first-line treatment for locally advanced (nonresectable Stage II or Stage III) or metastatic (Stage IV) adenocarcinoma of the pancreas 1000 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes once/week x7 weeks; rest 1 week, THEN 1000 mg/m² IV on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle Various regimens exist including monotherapy and in combination with other chemotherapy agents (eg, erlotinib, paclitaxel protein bound, capecitabine) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer 1000 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle, OR 1250 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle Administer cisplatin 100 mg/m² IV after gemcitabine on day 1 Breast Cancer 1250 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle With paclitaxel 175 mg/m² on Day 1 as a 3 hr infusion before gemcitabine Ovarian Cancer 1000 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on Days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle With carboplatin AUC 4 on Day 1 after gemcitabine

Contraindication

Concurrent radical radiotherapy; pregnancy, lactation; hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Gemcitabine is a synthetic pyrimidine nucleoside and cytarabine analogue which is metabolised intracellularly to active diphosphate and triphosphate nucleosides. It inhibits DNA synthesis by inhibiting DNA polymerase and ribonucleotide reductase. It also induces apoptosis and is primarily active against cells in the S-phase, but may also arrest cells at the G1-S border.

Precaution

Children, hepatic and renal impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Discontinue on 1st sign of microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia. Prolonged infusion time (>60 minutes) and more frequent than wkly dosing may increase toxicity. Monitor CBC before every dose. Increased risk of haemolytic uraemic syndrome and/or thrombocytcpenic purpura which may lead to irreversible renal failure. Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk; do not nurse

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%),Thrombocytopenia (24%),Dyspnea (23%),Constipation (23%),Diarrhea (19%),Flu-like syndrome (19%),Hemorrhage (17%),BUN increased (16%),Infection (16%),Alopecia (15%),Edema (13%),Elev bilirubin (13%) 1-10% Paresthesia (2-10%),Creatinine increased (2-8%),Inj site reactions (4%),Bronchospasm (2%) Potentially Fatal: Oesophagitis and pneumonitis when given with radical radiotherapy to the thorax.

Interaction

May increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin when used together.

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Safety Advices

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UNSAFE
Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion 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.
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UNSAFE
Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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UNSAFE
Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion 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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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gemcit 1gm IV Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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