Gemivo 200mg Injection

Introduction to Gemivo 200mg Injection

Gemivo 200mg injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active ingredient gemcitabine. It is used to treat bladder, breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and non-small cell lung cancers. Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. Talk to your doctor if you have heart disease, liver disorders, kidney disorders, recently had radiotherapy, or vaccinated before taking this medicine.

Gemivo 200mg injection is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18. Your doctor will assess your blood cell counts and kidney and liver function each time you are given this medicine. Use effective birth control during the treatment and at least six months after the last dose. Gemivo 200mg injection may impair fertility in male patients. Men taking this medicine are advised not to father a child during the treatment and for 6 months after the treatment.

Tell your physician if you are on a salt-controlled diet, as this medicine contains sodium. Report to your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, wheezing, changes in color or volume of urine, bleeding, or upper abdominal pain while taking Gemivo 200mg injection.

Therapeutic Effects of Gemivo 200mg Injection

Gemivo 200mg injection blocks the ability of cancer cells to process DNA replication, which is essential for the cells to divide and grow. This can prevent or stop the growth of cancer cells.

Interaction of Gemivo 200mg Injection with other drugs

Inform your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interacting with Gemivo 200mg may reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Gemivo 200mg Injection

Keep Gemivo 200mg injection out of sight and reach of children.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.

How to consume Gemivo 200mg Injection

Gemivo 200mg injection is administered as an intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.

Safety Advices for Gemivo 200mg Injection

Pregnancy

Gemivo 200mg injection can cause harm to your unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking the Gemivo 200mg injection.

Breast Feeding

You must not breastfeed while being treated with Gemivo 200mg injection. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this treatment .

Lungs

Gemivo 200mg injection is used cautiously in a patient with a lung disorder. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease.

Liver

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Gemivo 200mg injection. Your doctor may decide to adjust the dose or delay treating you depending on your liver function.

Alcohol

It is not advised to take alcohol while under this treatment because it may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Talk to your doctor for more information.

Driving

Gemivo 200mg injection could affect your ability to drive. Avoid driving while taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor for more information.

Side Effects of Gemivo 200mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

Pulmonary toxicity (shortness of breath, wheezing, cough)
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (Changes in the volume or colour of urine, increased bruising, or bleeding)
Pain or tenderness in the upper abdomen
Allergic reactions, rashes, fever, swelling or sores in the mouth

Common

Nausea, vomiting
Low blood cell count
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Swelling of ankles, feet, and fingers
Insomnia
Constipation, diarrhea
Headache
Runny nose, chills
Muscle pain, back pain
Sweating
hair loss
liver problems
blood in urine
abnormal urine test
Oedema (swelling of ankles, fingers, feet, face)

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