Gembicen 200 mg, 1000mg, 2000mg Concentrate for solution for infusion
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various cancers including non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Dosage (summary)
1,000 mg/mu00b2 IV infusion over 30 mins, repeated weekly or as per specific cancer regimen.
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cisplatin
- Paclitaxel
- Radiotherapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to gemcitabine
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Leucopenia
- Dyspnoea
- Allergic skin rash
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood counts regularly
- Avoid live vaccines
- Caution with driving due to somnolence
Serious warnings
- Myelosuppression
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
- Capillary leak syndrome
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