Gemcitabine
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antimetabolite, antineoplastic, deoxycytidine
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- Or use the links below to go straight to sections on General side effects Common side effects Occasional side effects Important points to remember ImmunisationsGeneral information Gemcitabine is used to treat cancer of the pancreas and non-small cell lung cancer.
- How Drug Is Given: Gemcitabine is given as an injection in a vein over 30 minutes.
- A commercially available drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration, gemcitabine is commonly used as a treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and gynecological cancers.
- gemcitabine Cancer Encyclopedia GemcitabineDefinitionGemcitabine is a drug that is used to treat advanced stages of pancreatic, lung, and other cancers.
- Complete Summary GUIDELINE TITLE Use of gemcitabine in the treatment of advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
- Chris just digs in each time and with a cocktail of chemotherapy, GEMCITABINE and FLUOROURACIL designed in devastating doses by Dr Slancar he shows his special brand of courage.
- tirgan Privacy Policy Contact Gemcitabine (Gemzar) Gemcitabine is among the newest cancer chemotherapy drugs which has become available in past few years.
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