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Zygem 1gm Injection- 1

Manufactured By Zydus Cadila

Composition Gemcitabine (1gm)

Package Size ( 1 Injection in a vial )

Item requires a valid prescription

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MRP Rs 6700.00

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₹6700.00

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Zygem 1gm Injection- 1

Item requires a valid prescription

Manufactured By Zydus Cadila

Composition Gemcitabine (1gm)

Package Size ( 1 Injection in a vial )

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Pharmacies (1)

MRP Rs 6700.00

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₹6700.00

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Information about Zygem 1gm Injection- 1

Interactions / Warnings:

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Zygem 1gm Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Not recommended in children or adolescents below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have history of heart problems, vascular problems or low production of blood cells from the bone marrow (myelosupression). Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems or feel weak and pale as this could be a sign of kidney dysfunction; unexplained new or worsening dyspnea or evidence of severe pulmonary toxicity. Take precautions if you are on a controlled sodium diet, as this medicine contains some amount of sodium. You should undergo blood count, heart/kidney/liver function tests before therapy. Do not take live or attenuated vaccines during therapy and avoid contact with persons who receive them. Alcohol is an ingredient of this infusion. If you are suffering from alcoholism or epilepsy, you may have serious side effects. Other medication taken at this time may have altered effects. Women who are planning to become pregnant should be counselled about the toxic effect of this drug on babies. They should use two effective methods of contraception while on this therapy and 6 months after it. Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy and 6 months after it. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy. Do not drive or use machinery after taking this drug as it may cause sleepiness which may worsen with alcohol use.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Hair loss, Low blood platelets, Allergic reaction, Breathlessness, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased liver enzymes, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Influenza like symptoms, Blood in urine, Skin rash, Protein in urine.

How to use:

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

How it works:

Zygem 1gm Injection interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Faq for medicine:

Q: Is Zygem a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug?
A: Zygem is not a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug

Q: Does Zygem cause hair loss or abdominal pain?
A: Yes, Zygem has hair loss and abdominal pain as side effects. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience such side effects

Q: Is Zygem a cytotoxic or chemotherapy agent?
A: Yes, Zygem is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent

Q: Does Zygem work in pancreatic cancer?
A: Yes, Zygem is used to treat pancreatic cancer.