Cytogem 200mg Injection

22.76$

Injection per vial: 1;
Manufacturer: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd

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CompositionGemcitabine (200mg)
SimilarityThere is no data.
UsageOvarian cancer, Head and neck cancer, Cervical cancer
StorageThere is no data.
CautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation

MG Medicals, Briefing of Cytogem 200mg Injection

Uses of Cytogem 200mg InjectionUses of Cytogem 200mg Injection
Cytogem 200mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Cytogem 200mg Injection side reactionsCytogem 200mg Injection side reactions
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), Influenza like symptoms, Blood in urine, Skin rash, Protein in urine.
How to take Cytogem 200mg InjectionHow to take Cytogem 200mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cytogem 200mg Injection worksHow Cytogem 200mg Injection works
Cytogem 200mg 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.

MG Medicals, More Suggestion

Suggestion for Cytogem 200mg Injection

  • Not recommended in children or adolescents below 18 years of age.
  • Inform your doctor if you have history of heart problems, vascular problems or low production of blood cells from the bone marrow (myelosupression).
  • Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems or feel weak and pale as this could be a sign of kidney dysfunction; unexplained new or worsening dyspnea or evidence of severe pulmonary toxicity.
  • Take precautions if you are on a controlled sodium diet, as this medicine contains some amount of sodium.
  • You should undergo blood count, heart/kidney/liver function tests before therapy.
  • Do not take live or attenuated vaccines during therapy and avoid contact with persons who receive them.
  • Alcohol is an ingredient of this infusion. If you are suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy, you may have serious side effects. Other medication taken at this time may have altered effects.?
  • Women who are planning to become pregnant should be counselled about the toxic effect of this drug on babies.?
  • They should use two effective methods of contraception while on this therapy and 6 months after it.
  • Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy and 6 months after it. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.
  • Do not drive or use machinery after taking this drug as it may cause sleepiness which may worsen with alcohol use.

MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings

alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
pregnancy
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Cytogem 200mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
lactation
Lactation
unsafe
Cytogem 200mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
driving
Driving
Cytogem 200mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
kidney
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Cytogem 200mg Injection 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.
liver
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Cytogem 200mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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