Review the side-effects of Gemcitabine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain/redness at the injection site and flu-like symptoms (muscle pain, fever, headache, chills and fatigue).
Blood- Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and bruising.
Liver- Change in the level of liver enzymes.
Genitourinary- Blood, urea, nitrogen (BUN) and protein in urine.
Skin- Rash and hair loss.
Central Nervous System- Drowsiness and tingling.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
It may cause kidney failure, monitor kidney function regularly.
Gemzar
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain/redness at the injection site and flu-like symptoms (muscle pain, fever, headache, chills and fatigue).
Blood- Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and bruising.
Liver- Change in the level of liver enzymes.
Genitourinary- Blood, urea, nitrogen (BUN) and protein in urine.
Skin- Rash and hair loss.
Central Nervous System- Drowsiness and tingling.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
Other Precautions :
The medication may result in decreased blood count level, monitor blood count regularly.It may cause kidney failure, monitor kidney function regularly.
Drug Name : Gemcitabine
Gemcitabine(Gemzar) generic is a nucleoside analog used in chemotherapy for treating certain types of cancer (like lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer). The medication inhibits the progress of cancer cell growth in the body.Trade Names for Gemcitabine
India :
Emcitaben (200 mg) |
Gemitrate (200 mg) |
Gemcit (200 mg) |
Gemcetabibe (200 mg) |
Gemchem (1000 mg) |
Emcitaben (1000 mg) |
Gemitrate (1000 mg) |
Gemitrate (1400 mg) |
Gemcetacare (1000 mg) |
Xtroz (200 mg) |
Lifogem (200 mg) |
Gemcinis (200 mg) |
Gemres (200 mg) |
Gemtaz (1 gm) |
Gempower (1 gm) |
Celzar (1000 mg) |
Lifogem (1000 mg) |
Gembin (1 gm) |
Xtroz (1 gm) |
Abingem (1gm)
International :
Gemzar
