Celzar 1400mg (Injection)

Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition : Gemcitabine(1400mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Celzar 1400mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

The most important mechanism of action of gemcitabine is inhibition of DNA synthesis .

When dFdCTP is incorporated into DNA, a single deoxynucleotide is incorporated afterwards, preventing chain elongation

Pharmacokinets

Gemcitabine is a hydrophilic molecule, and three nucleoside transporters mediate most of its uptake into cells: SLC29A1 SLC28A1, and SLC28A3. Gemcitabine is also a pro-drug that requires serial phosphorylation by multiple kinases to become pharmacologically active.

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

Common side effects of Celzar

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)

Flu-like symptoms

Blood in urine

Skin rash

Protein in urine

Contra Indications

an infection.

hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that affects the kidney and the blood.

decreased function of bone marrow.

anemia.

decreased blood platelets.

low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils

Pregnancy Related Information

Celzar 1400mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Celzar 1400mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Celzar 1400mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.


Indications

Pancreatic Cancer. Indicated as a single-agent for pancreatic cancer.

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Indicated in combination with cisplatin for non-small cell lung cancer.

Breast Cancer.

Ovarian Cancer.

Dosage Modifications.

Dosing Considerations.

Bladder Cancer

Cholangiocarcinoma 

Interactions

infections.

cardiovascular dysfunction.

hemolytic uremic syndrome.

myelosuppression.

cerebrovascular disease.

edema.

hepatic dysfunction.

paresthesia.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

How To Use

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