Gemita 200 MG Injection is an anticancer chemotherapy drug. This includes treatment for ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer and soft tissue sarcoma. It is also sold under the trade name of Gemzar. Gemita 200 MG Injection can also be used in combination with other medications as supervised by your doctor. It is an antimetabolite drug. Gemita 200 MG Injection is only injected into your vein by IV injection or IV infusion.
Side effects may vary from one person to another. Some people may not experience all of them at the same time. But mainly the common side effects of using Gemita 200 MG Injection include fever, mild nausea, diarrhea, hair loss, tiredness, loss of appetite, flu- like signs, eruptions on the skin and low blood count. Should effects continue inform your health care provider.
Before embarking on your Gemita 200 MG Injection treatment, notify your doctor of the following pre-existing conditions, if any:
- If you are already taking any kind of medications, whether it be prescriptive, non-prescriptive, herbal and vitamins .
- If you are taking any vaccinations.
- You are allergic to any kind of foods, to Gemita 200 MG Injection itself or are receiving radiation treatment.
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
As a preventive measure, please do not try to conceive a child while under Gemita 200 MG Injection treatment. For both men and women use all kinds of barriers of contraception during this time. Other measures that you can take to keep the side effects at bay include getting yourself regularly checked by your doctor; keeping yourself warm at all possible times to avoid flu or fever; making sure to avoid bleeding as much as possible; drinking plenty of fluids every day; keeping yourself clean at all times, avoiding exposure to the sun by using an umbrella or sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Gemita 200 MG Injection dosage for each person is determined by taking into consideration their individual weight, height, general health and medical history. Gemita 200 MG Injection should given to you by trained hands only. When buying a bottle of Gemita 200 MG Injection please ensure that it is not cloudy or contains particles.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine
Gemita Injection (Gemcitabine)
Equivalent Brand Gemita Injection
Generic Name Gemcitabine
Indication Ovarian cancer, Head and neck cancer, Cervical cancer
Strength 1000 mg, 1400 mg, 200 mg
Manufacturer Fresenius Kabi India Pvt.Ltd.
Packaging 1 Injection in 1 vial
Pharmaceutical Form Injection
Size 1 Injection, 2 Injection, 3 Injection