Gemcitabine 200mg 1’s Vial

KSh 1,850.00

Gemcitabine is an antimetabolite chemotherapy medicine that works by blocking DNA synthesis, preventing cancer cells from multiplying. Each vial contains 200mg of gemcitabine (as gemcitabine hydrochloride) in powder form, to be reconstituted for intravenous infusion.

Category:
Indications of gemcitabine:
  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • May be used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines depending on the treatment plan.
Administration:
  • Supplied as a powder for solution to be dissolved in sterile saline.
  • Administered by intravenous infusion (usually over 30 minutes) in a hospital or oncology unit.
  • Dosage is determined by the patient’s body surface area, type of cancer, and treatment schedule.
  • Typically given in treatment cycles with rest periods in between.
Safety Information:
  • Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to gemcitabine or those with severe bone marrow suppression.
  • Use with caution in patients with liver, kidney, or lung problems, or those who have had recent radiotherapy.
  • Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, fever, flu-like symptoms, rash, fatigue, mild hair loss.
  • Serious risks: low blood cell counts (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), increased infection risk, bleeding, liver toxicity, kidney impairment, and rare lung complications.
  • Requires regular monitoring of blood counts, kidney, and liver function during treatment.

Notice:
Gemcitabine 200mg Vial is a prescription-only chemotherapy medicine. It must be prepared and administered by trained oncology healthcare professionals in a controlled hospital setting.

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