Mylan Gemcitabine 200 mg & 1 g Powder for solution for injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 02 March 2024
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 BSA IV infusion weekly for non-small cell lung cancer; adjust based on toxicity.
Special Populations
- Elderly population
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cisplatin
- Paclitaxel
- Radiotherapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to gemcitabine
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Children
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Leucopenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Allergic skin rash
Counselling Points
- Monitor for signs of toxicity
- Avoid live vaccines
- Advise on contraception during treatment
Serious warnings
- Myelosuppression
- Pulmonary toxicity
- Capillary leak syndrome
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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