Prescription Required

Winogem 1.4gm Injection

by Wockhardt Ltd
Gemcitabine (1.4gm)

₹7692₹7692

0% off
Winogem 1.4gm Injection

Introduction to Winogem 1.4gm Injection

Winogem 1.4gm 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hair loss and low blood platelets. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

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.

Safety Advice for Winogem 1.4gm Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Winogem 1.4gm Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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Winogem 1.4gm 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.

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Winogem 1.4gm Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

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Winogem 1.4gm Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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There is limited information available on the use of Winogem 1.4gm Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Kidney function tests are advised before taking this medicine and regular monitoring is also recommended after the treatment.

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There is limited information available on the use of Winogem 1.4gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Winogem 1.4gm Injection works

Winogem 1.4gm 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.

How To Use Winogem 1.4gm Injection

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

Side Effects Of Winogem 1.4gm Injection

  • 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

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FAQ's on Winogem 1.4gm Injection

Does Winogem cause hair loss or abdominal pain?

Yes, Winogem has hair loss and abdominal pain as side effects. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience such side effects

Does Winogem work in pancreatic cancer?

Yes, Winogem is used to treat pancreatic cancer.

Is Winogem a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug?

Winogem is not a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug

Is Winogem a cytotoxic or chemotherapy agent?

Yes, Winogem is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent

Prescription Required

Winogem 1.4gm Injection

by Wockhardt Ltd
Gemcitabine (1.4gm)

₹7692₹7692

0% off
Winogem 1.4gm Injection

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