Infugem
Generic name:gemcitabine [ jem-SYE-ta-been ]
Brand names: Gemzar, Infugem
Drug class:Antimetabolites
What is Infugem?
Infugem is used to treat cancers of the pancreas, lung, ovary, and breast.
Infugem is sometimes given with other cancer medicines, or when other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working.
Infugem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Infugem can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or new signs of infection (fever, chills, tiredness, bruising or bleeding, pale skin).
Infugem can also affect your liver, kidneys, or lungs. Tell your doctor if you have stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, little or no urinating, swelling, rapid weight gain, severe shortness of breath, wheezing, or cough with foamy mucus.
If you receive Infugem during or after radiation treatment, tell your doctor right away if you have severe skin redness, swelling, oozing, or peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Infugem if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
liver disease (especially cirrhosis);
alcoholism; or
radiation treatment.
Both men and women using Infugem should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Infugem can harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
If you are a woman, do not use Infugem if you are pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Infugem.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in men. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because Infugem can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while you are using Infugem, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
How is Infugem used?
Infugem is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when Infugem is in...
