OVERDOSAGE
There is no known antidote for overdoses of Gemzar. Myelosuppression, paresthesias, and severe rash were the principal toxicities seen when a single dose as high as 5700 mg/m2 was administered by IV infusion over 30 minutes every 2 weeks to several patients in a Phase 1 study. In the event of suspected overdose, the patient should be monitored with appropriate blood counts and should receive supportive therapy, as necessary.
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http://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_vi/otm_vi_2.html
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Literature revised May 7, 2007
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