Gemtuzumab
How was your experience with Gemtuzumab?
Uses of Gemtuzumab
Gemtuzumab is used in the treatment of:
- Leukemia, Myelomonocytic, Acute
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Gemtuzumab Drug Class
Gemtuzumab is part of the drug class:
Gemtuzumab Interactions
This is not a complete list of Gemtuzumabdrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Gemtuzumab and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Gemtuzumab falls into category D:
It has been shown that use of Gemtuzumab in pregnant women caused some babies to be born with problems. However, in some serious situations, the benefit of using this medication may be greater than the risk of harm to the baby.
Gemtuzumab Dosage
Take gemtuzumab exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The Gemtuzumab dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your weight
- your height
- your age
- your gender
Gemtuzumab is available in the following doses:
- Gemtuzumab 5 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection