Gemcitabin Hexal 1 gm/vial (IV Infusion)

1 gm vial: ৳ 3,937.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
  • Treatment of pancreatic cancer
  • Treatment of bladder cancer
  • Treatment of breast cancer
  • Treatment of ovarian cancer

Pharmacology

  • Metabolism by nucleoside kinases
  • Inhibition of DNA synthesis
  • Induction of apoptosis

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosages for different types of cancer
  • Intravenous infusion instructions
  • Dosage reduction guidelines

Interaction

  • No confirmed interactions reported
  • No specific drug interaction studies conducted

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the product

Side Effects

  • Haematological toxicity
  • Hepatic toxicity
  • Gastrointestinal issues
  • Genito-urinary toxicity
  • Pulmonary toxicity
  • Allergic reactions
  • Neurotoxicity
  • Alopecia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category D
  • Use during pregnancy
  • Unknown excretion in human breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with specific risks and conditions

Use in Special Populations

  • Elderly patients
  • Renal and hepatic impairment
  • Limited data on use in children

Overdose Effects

  • No known antidote
  • Principal toxicities seen in overdose cases

Therapeutic Class

  • Cytotoxic Chemotherapy

Storage Conditions

  • Store in original carton at 20-25°C
  • Avoid refrigeration to prevent crystallisation
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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