Gemcitabine

INFORMATION ABOUT GEMCITABINE

Gemcitabine Uses

Gemcitabine is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, urinary bladder cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

How Gemcitabine works

Gemcitabine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Common side effects of Gemcitabine

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Nausea, Vomiting, Breathlessness, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Blood in urine, Headache, Fever, Diarrhea, Abnormal liver function tests, Myelosuppression, Rash, Muscle pain, Decreased appetite

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13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Gemcitabine

Cytogem

₹1298 to ₹5586

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

2 variant(s)

Citafine

₹1298 to ₹9953

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

3 variant(s)

Gempower

₹1308 to ₹5924

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

2 variant(s)

Gemcite

₹1455 to ₹5584

Eli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd

2 variant(s)

Gemtaz

₹1455 to ₹9395

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

5 variant(s)

Celgem

₹1298 to ₹5586

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

2 variant(s)

Celzar

₹1122 to ₹7400

Celon Laboratories Ltd

3 variant(s)

Gemibine

₹1298 to ₹5586

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

4 variant(s)

Gemchem

₹468 to ₹5422

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Expert advice for Gemcitabine

Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.