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CELZAR 1GM INJECTION


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Salt Composition

:     Gemcitabine

Manufacturer

:     Celon Laboratories Ltd

Origin of Medicine

:     India

Indication

:     breast cancer, Ovarian cancer

Packaging

:     1 Vial(S)

Dosage Form

:     Injection

MRP

  :     ₹5168.5

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Celzar 1gm injection contains Gemcitabine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimetabolites. Celzar 1gm injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (alone or combined with cisplatin), pancreatic cancer, breast cancer (with paclitaxel), ovarian cancer (with carboplatin) and bladder cancer (with cisplatin).

Celzar 1gm 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.

Avoid drinking alcohol during Celzar 1gm injection treatment as it can make you feel sleepy. Before receiving Celzar 1gm injection , inform your doctor if you had or are going to have radiotherapy, have been vaccinated recently or if you have any liver, kidney or heart diseases.

Tell your physician if you are on a salt-controlled diet, as this medicine contains sodium. Report to your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, wheezing, changes in color or volume of urine, bleeding, or upper abdominal pain while taking Cytogem1gm injection.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

MEDICINAL USE OF CELZAR 1GM INJECTION

Celzar 1000mg injection is used to treat

Celzar 1gm injection blocks the ability of cancer cells to process DNA replication, which is essential for the cells to divide and grow. This can prevent or stop the growth of cancer cells.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CELZAR 1GM INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

  • 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
  • Scarring of air sacs of the lungs
  • Wheezing
  • Scarring of the lungs seen as abnormal chest X ray/scan
  • Heart, kidney or liver failure
  • Stroke
DOSAGE OF CELZAR 1GM INJECTION
  • The dosage of Celzar 1gm depends on the condition being treated. For advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the recommended dosage is 1000 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28-day cycle; or 1250 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle.
  • For pancreatic carcinoma, the recommended dosage is 1000 mg/m2 once weekly for up to 7 weeks followed by 1 week of rest. Continue thereafter with once weekly infusions for 3 consecutive weeks out of 4.
  • It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately
Ques 1: How does Celzar 1gm affect cancer cells differ from healthy cells?

Ans :Celzar 1gm affects cancer cells more than healthy cells because cancer cells have a higher rate of DNA synthesis and replication than healthy cells. This medicine interferes with this process, which is essential for cancer cell growth and division, ultimately leading to the death of cancer cells.

Ques 2: Can Celzar 1gm be used to treat cancer in children?

Ans : No,Celzar 1gm injection is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18.

Ques 3: What should I tell my doctor before starting Celzar 1gm treatment?

Ans :Patients should inform their doctor of any pre-existing medical conditions, allergies, or medications they are taking before starting Cytogem 1gmtreatment. It is also important to inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Ques 4: Are there any dietary or lifestyle changes that patients should make while taking Cytogem 1gm?

Ans :Patients may need to make dietary or lifestyle changes while taking Celzar 1gm such as avoiding certain foods or activities that may interfere with the medication's effectiveness or cause side effects. This should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Ques 5: Does Celzar 1gm cure cancer?

Ans :Celzar 1gm can help slow the growth and spread of cancer cells, but it may not cure cancer on its own. It is often used in combination with other treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or other chemotherapy medications, to improve the chances of a cure or long-term remission.

Ques 6: How long does Celzar 1gm treatment last?

Ans :The duration of Celzar 1gm treatment will depend on the type and stage of the cancer being treated, as well as the patient's overall health and response to the medication. Treatment may last several weeks or months.

Celzar 1gm injection contains Gemcitabine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimetabolites. Celzar 1gm injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (alone or combined with cisplatin), pancreatic cancer, breast cancer (with paclitaxel), ovarian cancer (with carboplatin) and bladder cancer (with cisplatin).

Celzar 1gm 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.

Avoid drinking alcohol during Celzar 1gm injection treatment as it can make you feel sleepy. Before receiving Celzar 1gm injection , inform your doctor if you had or are going to have radiotherapy, have been vaccinated recently or if you have any liver, kidney or heart diseases.

Tell your physician if you are on a salt-controlled diet,as this medicine contains sodium. Report to your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, wheezing, changes in color or volume of urine, bleeding, or upper abdominal pain while taking Cytogem1gm injection.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using.

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

MEDICINAL USE OF Celzar 1gm injection

Celzar 1000mg injection is used to treat

Celzar 1gm injection blocks the ability of cancer cells to process DNA replication, which is essential for the cells to divide and grow. This can prevent or stop the growth of cancer cells.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CELZAR 1GM INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

  • 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
  • Scarring of air sacs of the lungs
  • Wheezing
  • Scarring of the lungs seen as abnormal chest X ray/scan
  • Heart, kidney or liver failure
  • Stroke
DOSAGE OF CELZAR 1GM INJECTION
  • The dosage of Celzar 1gm depends on the condition being treated. For advanced non-small cell lung cancer, the recommended dosage is 1000 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 and 15 of each 28-day cycle; or 1250 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle.
  • For pancreatic carcinoma,the recommended dosage is 1000 mg/m2 once weekly for up to 7 weeks followed by 1 week of rest. Continue thereafter with once weekly infusions for 3 consecutive weeks out of 4.
  • It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately
Ques 1: How does Celzar 1gm affect cancer cells differ from healthy cells?

Ans :Celzar 1gm affects cancer cells more than healthy cells because cancer cells have a higher rate of DNA synthesis and replication than healthy cells. This medicine interferes with this process, which is essential for cancer cell growth and division, ultimately leading to the death of cancer cells.

Ques 2: Can Celzar 1gm be used to treat cancer in children?

Ans : No, Celzar 1gm injection is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18.

Ques 3: What should I tell my doctor before starting Celzar 1gm treatment?

Ans :Patients should inform their doctor of any pre-existing medical conditions, allergies, or medications they are taking before starting Cytogem 1gmtreatment. It is also important to inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Ques 4: Are there any dietary or lifestyle changes that patients should make while taking Cytogem 1gm?

Ans :Patients may need to make dietary or lifestyle changes while taking Celzar 1gm such as avoiding certain foods or activities that may interfere with the medication's effectiveness or cause side effects. This should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Ques 5: Does Celzar 1gm cure cancer?

Ans :Celzar 1gm can help slow the growth and spread of cancer cells, but it may not cure cancer on its own. It is often used in combination with other treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, or other chemotherapy medications, to improve the chances of a cure or long-term remission.

Ques 6: How long does Celzar 1gm treatment last?

Ans :The duration of Celzar 1gm treatment will depend on the type and stage of the cancer being treated, as well as the patient's overall health and response to the medication. Treatment may last several weeks or months.