Gemcitabine Injection Product introduction
Gemcitabine 1000mg Injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, urinary bladder cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Gemcitabine 1000mg Injection 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.
Uses of Gemcitabine Injection
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Urinary bladder cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Benefits of Cytogem Injection
In Non-small cell lung cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Gemcitabine 1000mg Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Breast cancer
Gemcitabine 1000mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be use alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Gemcitabine 1000mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.
In Pancreatic cancer
Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin. This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Gemcitabine 1000 mg Injection helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread. It will help you live a longer and healthier life.
In Urinary bladder cancer
Urinary bladder cancer is the type of cancer that develops in the bladder, usually in older adults. The most common symptom of this cancer is blood in the urine. Gemcitabine 1000 mg Injection is used in combination with other medicines such as cisplatin to treat urinary bladder cancer that has advanced to later stages or even spread to other regions of the body (metastasized). It is a highly effective medicine and also prevents the cancer from returning. However, you must discuss the risks and benefits of this medicine before starting your treatment.
In Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). Detection of this type of cancer is usually very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Gemcitabine 1000 mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. Consult your doctor to know about ways that can help you avoid these side effects.
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Side effects of Gemcitabine Injection
Most Gemcitabine side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you worry about them
Common side effects of Gemcitabine Injection
- 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 Gemcitabine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gemcitabine Injection works
Gemcitabine 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.
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