Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection

Description

Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is used in the treatment of cancer of non-small cell lung, breast, pancreas, urinary bladder, and ovaries. It prevents the growth and multiplication of cancer cells, thus helps in destroying the tumor. Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication. The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low number of blood cells (anemia) and decreases in white blood cell count. The doctor may ask you to undergo a few blood tests before or during the treatment. Your doctor may prescribe you to undergo blood tests before or during the treatment. You may be given supplements to overcome the deficiency caused by this medicine. It is advised to add more vegetables and fruits in your diet to overcome any such deficiency. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant. This medicine is unsafe to use this medicine in breastfeeding mothers. Also, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease. It is advised to avoid the intake of alcohol while taking this medicine. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment.

Introduction

In Cancer Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection is given to treat various types of cancer like breast, pancreatic, ovarian, urinary bladder and non-small cell lung cancer. It kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents its multiplication to unaffected parts of the body. Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection may be given alone or in combination with other anti-cancer medicines, depending on the type of cancer. Follow your doctor's advice strictly during the entire treatment.

Benefits

Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Gemcitabine and Mannitol. Gemcitabine 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. Mannitol is an inert substance with high osmotic pressure. It draws water into the kidney, which in turn increases the amount of urine production. Mannitol is also used to lower the pressure inside the eye or swelling around the brain.

How to use

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

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection 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. - Breast feeding : UNSAFE - Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Gemita 1000mg/62.5mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.