Gemcitabine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Gemzar
CategoryDescriptionGemcitabine (jem-SITE-a-been) belongs to the group of medicines called antimetabolites.
It is used to treat cancer of the pancreas and lung. It may also be used to
treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor.
Gemcitabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually
destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by the medicine,
other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported
to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may
cause concern. Some effects may occur after treatment with gemcitabine has
been stopped.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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