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How Long After Discontinuing Gemzar Can Oral Chemotherapy Be Started?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: Hi how long do I have to wait after stopping Gemzar to start a new Oral chemo?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (25 minutes 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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How Long After Discontinuing Gemzar Can Oral Chemotherapy Be Started?

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