celgem 1000mg injection - Gemcitabine (1000mg) medicine

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๐Ÿญ Alkem Laboratories Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jul 4, 2026
โš ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 04, 2026

What is celgem 1000mg injection used for?

Abigem 200mg Injection (Gemcitabine) is used to treat ANTI NEOPLASTICS. It contains Gemcitabine (1000mg), which Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog that inhibits DNA synthesis by incorporating . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Gemcitabine
  • Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: D
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š celgem 1000mg injection Uses & Benefits

Non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer.

Off-label uses: Hepatocellular carcinoma, lymphoma, sarcoma.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Gemcitabine
Brand NameAbigem 200mg Injection
ManufacturerAlkem Laboratories Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassAntimetabolites
Route of AdministrationIntravenous infusion
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionGemcitabine is administered intravenously, resulting in complete bioavailability.
DistributionWidely distributed into body tissues, including tumors. Volume of distribution is approximately 50 L/mยฒ.
Protein BindingNegligible (<10%)
MetabolismMetabolized intracellularly by deoxycytidine kinase to active diphosphate and triphosphate metabolites; also deaminated by cytidine deaminase to inactive metabolite.
Half-LifeShort initial half-life (8-17 minutes); terminal half-life of active triphosphate is 1.7-19.4 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily renal (92-98% as unchanged drug and metabolites).
Bioavailability100% (IV administration)
Onset of ActionRapid; cytotoxic effects begin within hours.
Peak Plasma TimeImmediately after infusion (IV).
Duration of ActionCytotoxic effects persist for days; dosing typically weekly.

How It Works

Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog that inhibits DNA synthesis by incorporating into DNA and inhibiting ribonucleotide reductase.

Mechanism Steps

1Gemcitabine enters cells via nucleoside transporters.
2Phosphorylated by deoxycytidine kinase to gemcitabine monophosphate.
3Further phosphorylated to active diphosphate and triphosphate metabolites.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take celgem 1000mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of celgem 1000mg injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Myelosuppression
  • Alopecia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Severe myelosuppression
  • Pulmonary toxicity
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Hepatotoxicity

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Capillary leak syndrome
  • Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
  • Cardiotoxicity

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased INR and bleeding risk
Live vaccines Major Risk of disseminated infection
Bleomycin Major Increased pulmonary toxicity
Methotrexate Moderate Increased toxicity
Cisplatin Moderate Enhanced myelosuppression
Radiation therapy Moderate Increased radiation toxicity
Acetaminophen Minor Possible hepatotoxicity
Digoxin Minor Decreased digoxin levels

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Live vaccines
  • Bleomycin

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Methotrexate
  • Cisplatin
  • Radiation therapy

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Acetaminophen
  • Digoxin

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol due to increased hepatotoxicity risk.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to gemcitabine, severe bone marrow suppression, pregnancy.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Complete blood count, liver function tests, renal function, pulmonary function.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Contraindicated; excreted in breast milk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote. Monitor for myelosuppression.

โฐ Missed Dose

Administer as soon as possible; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Jul 04, 2026

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