How Long After Discontinuing Gemzar Can Oral Chemotherapy Be Started?

Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017

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Mon, 27 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi how long do I have to wait after stopping Gemzar to start a new Oral chemo?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi. It depends upon your blood recovery

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I understand your concern.
To start a new drug, post gemzar, ideally one should wait for a week or till blood counts are normal, whichever is later.
Please share details of your illness so that i can give you more details.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further

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