Uses / Indications:
Gemcitabine, an anticancer (chemotherapy) drug used to treat several forms of cancer, is in ONCOGEM 200 mg Injection.
Lung cancer that is not tiny cell
Cancer of the pancreas
Cancer of the breast
Cancer of the ovaries
Cancer of the bladder
It works by blocking cancer cells from growing and spreading in the body.
Pregnancy interaction:
Gemcitabine can hurt a fetus that is still growing. It is not safe for women who are pregnant or want to get pregnant.
Women who could get pregnant should take effective birth control during treatment and for at least six months following the final dose.
Men should also use birth control while they are getting treatment and for three months after they stop.
If you get pregnant while getting treatment, you should see a doctor very away.
Expert advice:
To avoid getting dehydrated, drink a lot of water.
Don't touch ill people because your immune system is weak.
Tell your doctor right away if you have a fever, unusual bleeding, or bruising.
Don't drink or smoke while you're getting therapy.
You need to have blood tests on a regular basis to check how your body is reacting and find out if there is any toxicity early on.
Do not get pregnant during or after therapy (see above).
Side Effects:
Feeling sick and throwing up
Tiredness or weakness
Low white and red blood cells (anemia, infections)
Loss of hair (for a short time)
Higher levels of liver enzymes
Symptoms like those of the flu (fever, chills, cough)
Very serious:
Very severe suppression of the bone marrow
Trouble breathing or inflammation of the lungs
Problems with the liver or kidneys
Allergic responses can cause a rash, swelling, and itching.
If you have any serious symptoms, get medical attention right once.
How to use:
A trained healthcare expert gives ONCOGEM 200 mg Injection through an IV.
The dose and schedule depend on the kind of cancer, the patient's body surface area, and their health.
The treatment is administered in cycles, such as once a week for a few weeks, then a break.
Do not give yourself this drug.
During treatment, blood counts and tests of liver and kidney function are regularly checked.
How it works:
Antimetabolites are a group of medications that include gemcitabine.
During replication, it becomes part of the DNA of cancer cells.
This inclusion stops DNA synthesis from happening again, which stops cancer cells from proliferating and kills them.
The medicine mostly works on cancer cells that are dividing quickly.
Faq for medicine:
1. Is the ONCOGEM 200 mg Injection a kind of chemotherapy?
Yes. It is a chemotherapeutic medication that kills or prevents the growth of cancer cells.
2. Is it okay for me to give myself an ONCOGEM 200 mg injection at home?
No. A healthcare professional must give it in a clinical environment.
3. What steps should I take to stay safe while I'm getting treatment?
Stay clean, avoid infections, take birth control, and go to all of your blood tests.
4. What if I forget to take a dose?
Tell your oncologist right away. The doctor will change the appointment based on your treatment plan.
5. Can I still drive after getting the shot?
If you feel weary, dizzy, or weak following treatment, don't drive or use heavy machinery.
6. Is it safe to use during breastfeeding?
No. Gemcitabine could get into breast milk and hurt the infant. You shouldn't breastfeed throughout therapy or for a few weeks after it ends.
Medicine interaction:
Live vaccines (higher chance of getting sick)
Radiation therapy (higher chance of toxicity)
Other chemotherapy medicines can make adverse effects worse, like low blood counts.
Anticoagulants (may raise the risk of bleeding)
Always tell your doctor about any medicines, supplements, or herbal products you are using
