Gemcitabine: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect

Indication:

Gemcitabine is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat various types of cancers, including pancreatic, lung (non-small cell), breast, ovarian, and biliary tract (bile duct) cancers. It works by interfering with the DNA of cancer cells, stopping them from growing and dividing. This helps slow down or stop the spread of cancer in the body. It’s usually given when the cancer is advanced or has spread and cannot be removed by surgery.

Dosage:

Gemcitabine is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion by a healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting. The dosage and schedule depend on several factors, including the type of cancer, your body surface area, overall health, and how well you respond to treatment. It is usually given on specific days of a treatment cycle, such as once weekly for a few weeks followed by a rest period.

Extra note:

Do not attempt to self-administer this medicine. Your doctor will monitor blood counts and organ function closely during treatment to adjust the dose if needed and reduce side effects.

Side Effect:

The most common side effects of GEMCITABINE are:   

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, drowsiness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of lung problems (such as shortness of breath, cough), dizziness/lightheadedness, fainting, swelling ankles/feet/hands, numb/tingling skin, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, bloody urine), signs of liver disease (such as yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain).

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times on the days your doctor directs.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.

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GEMCITABINE has different brand names depending on the manufacturer. Some of the brand names are: