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Currently on the market appears a lot of information related to the drug Bigemax 1g but not enough. The following content will answer the questions in detail: What is Bigemax 1g? What is the effect of the drug? What is the dose of the drug?
1. What is Bigemax 1g?
Bigemax 1g belongs to the group of anti-cancer drugs and strengthens the immune system. Bigemax medicine 1g is prepared in the form of lyophilized powder for injection. Packing specification box of 1 vial + 1 tube of 5ml solvent.
Bigemax 1g drug has the main active ingredient is Gemcitabin 1000mg - This drug is extremely toxic to many different types of cells. When taken into the body, an enzyme of the body converts into an intermediate. This inhibits the synthesis of DNA.
Bigemax 1g is a lyophilized powder for injection, so when making the solution, it should be kept at a temperature of 15 - 30 °C. Absolutely do not keep cold because the solution will crystallize. Observe the drug before taking it and only use Bigemax 1g within 24 hours.
2. What effect does Bigemax 1g have?
Many patients do not fully understand the use of Bigemax 1g. Bigemax medicine 1g is prescribed by doctors, indicated in the treatment of cancer pathologies:
Non-small cell lung cancer Types of pancreatic cancer: adenocarcinoma, 5-FU resistant form, ... Types of breast cancer, bladder cancer,... In addition, Bigemax 1g is also effective in the treatment of advanced small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and advanced bladder cancer. development,...
Using Bigemax 1g correctly prescribed by doctors to help patients reduce disease symptoms, improve quality of life, prolong survival time.
3. Contraindications Bigemax 1g
Contraindicated Bigemax 1g for patients who are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in the drug.
In case the patient has both cancer and liver failure, marrow failure, kidney failure, ... should be cautious when using Bigemax 1g. It is best to listen to the opinion of a specialist.
4. Usage and dosage of Bigemax 1g
In addition to knowing the uses of Bigemax 1g, patients need to know how to use and dosage to bring the highest efficiency.
4.1. How to use Bigemax 1g Bigemax 1g drug is prepared in the form of lyophilized powder for injection. Therefore, patients only use the drug for injection, absolutely do not take it orally.
4.2. Dosage of Bigemax 1g Depending on the type of cancer the patient has, the dosage is different, the duration of treatment is different.
Lung cancer: 1 dose of Gemcitabine 1000mg intravenously in 30 minutes, once a week, for 3 weeks in a row, then stop for 1 week. Repeat the 4-week cycle and then reduce the dose. Pancreatic cancer: 1 dose of Gemcitabine 1000 mg intravenously over 30 minutes, once a week, for 7 consecutive weeks and then stopped for 1 week. Then once a week, for 3 weeks in a row, then stop for 1 week. Repeat the 4-week cycle and then reduce the dose. Bladder cancer: 1 dose of Gemcitabine 1,250 mg intravenously over 30 minutes on days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28-day cycle. Repeat this 4-week cycle. Breast cancer: 1 dose of Gemcitabine 1,250 mg is indicated in combination with paclitaxel.
5. Side effects of the drug Bigemax 1g
The use of Bigemax 1g drug is currently highly appreciated in the treatment of diseases. However, in addition to the effect, the drug cannot avoid side effects such as: Nausea or vomiting, the patient has a rash with itching.Less common side effects can include: Shortness of breath, bronchospasm, thrombocytopenia and white blood cell count.
Recommendation: During the use of the drug, if any unwanted side effects occur, the patient should immediately notify the doctor.
6. Drug interactions Bigemax 1g
Drug interactions Bigemax 1g can reduce the effectiveness of treatment or increase unwanted side effects. Therefore, before taking Bigemax 1g, patients need to share with their doctor what drugs they are using to avoid drug interactions.
7. Handling of overdose or missed dose of Bigemax 1g
Missed dose : If a dose is missed, the patient should contact the doctor for advice and indication to use the next dose.
Overdose : Absolutely do not arbitrarily increase the dose of the drug. Currently, there is no antidote for overdose. In the event of an overdose, the patient should contact a doctor immediately for testing to monitor toxicity in the blood and other organs in the body.
8. Be careful when using Bigemax 1g
To use Bigemax 1g drug to promote the highest efficiency, patients need to understand the following issues:
Bigemax 1g drug causes bone marrow suppression. Therefore, before taking the drug, the patient should have a test to monitor the number of white blood cells and platelets. From there, understand the possibility of toxicity in the blood and reduce the dose or stop the drug. Bigemax 1g drug is mainly metabolized by the liver, the risk of liver function impairment is very high. Therefore, the patient should never exceed the dose of the drug. Liver function should be checked periodically. For pregnant women and lactating women: Absolutely do not use Bigemax 1g for this subject because the risk of harm to the fetus and nursing child is very high. For drivers, machine operators: Many cases of this group of subjects using Bigemax 1g have mild to moderate somnolence. Therefore, if you are driving or operating machinery, do not take the medicine. Basically, Bigemax 1g is used in the treatment of lung cancer, bladder cancer, and pancreatic cancer. If you have any questions, you should contact a specialist for timely answers.
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