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All Details About Gemita Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Gemita Injection

Description:

Gemita Injection is a prescription medicine that is used in the treatment of cancer of non-small cell lung, breast, pancreas, urinary bladder, and ovaries. It prevents the growth and multiplication of cancer cells, thus helps in destroying the tumor.

Gemita Injection injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication.

The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, low number of blood cells (anemia) and decreases in white blood cell count. The doctor may ask you to undergo a few blood tests before or during the treatment.

Your doctor may prescribe you to undergo blood tests before or during the treatment. You may be given supplements to overcome the deficiency caused by this medicine. It is advised to add more vegetables and fruits in your diet to overcome any such deficiency.

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant. This medicine is unsafe to use this medicine in breastfeeding mothers. Also, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease. It is advised to avoid the intake of alcohol while taking this medicine. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment.

Uses:

Cancer

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Gemita

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Rash
Increased liver enzymes
Blood in urine
Protein in urine
Pantingness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Gemita Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gemita Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Gemita Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Gemita Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gemita Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Gemita Injection in patients with liver disease.

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Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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