Gemzar Lyophilisate For Solution For Injection 1G Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Gemzar: Lyophilisate for solution for injection (1g)

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What is this Medicine?

GEMCITABINE (jem SIT a been) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breast cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and ovarian cancer.

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Gemzar 1g Powder for Injection

NDC: 000027502
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Mycosis Fungoides, Biliary Tract Cancer, Mesothelioma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Bladder Cancer

Storage Information
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F
Gemzar 1g Powder for Injection
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Reported Side Effects for Gemzar 1g Powder for Injection

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Blood In The Urine Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Infection Incidence:
<5.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Blood Vessel Fluid Leak Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Low Kidney Function Incidence:
<16.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Breathing Difficulties Incidence:
<2.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence:
<10.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Low Lymphocytes Incidence:
<43.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Paresthesias Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Rash Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Hair Loss Incidence:
<18.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Decreased Appetite Incidence:
<17.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Constipation Incidence:
<7.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Drowsiness Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Shortness Of Breath Incidence:
<4.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Swelling Incidence:
<13.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Tired Incidence:
<7.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Fever Incidence:
<2.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Headache Incidence:
<14.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
High Bilirubin Level Incidence:
<3.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Mouth Ulcers Incidence:
<4.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Protein In The Urine Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Sore Throat Incidence:
<2.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Low Blood Pressure Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Bleeding Incidence:
<3.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Hemolytic-uremic Syndrome Incidence:
0.3%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Upset Stomach Incidence:
1.0-39.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Loose Stools Incidence:
1.0-4.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Vomiting Incidence:
2.0-39.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
Low Calcium Levels Incidence:
2.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Injection Site Reaction Incidence:
4.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Increased Blood Sugar Incidence:
4.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Low Platelet Count Incidence:
5.0-55.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Anemia Incidence:
7.0-28.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Low Magnesium Levels Incidence:
7.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Feeling Sick Incidence:
19.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Fluid Retention Incidence:
20.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Low White Blood Cells Incidence:
25.0-71.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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FIRST Trimester

Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

SECOND Trimester

Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

THIRD Trimester

Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

Lactation

Avoid - This drug is known to cause harm to infants when taken by nursing mothers.


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