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Gemcitabine
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.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of appetite, Hair loss, Reduced blood platelets, Allergic reaction, Breathlessness, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased liver enzymes, Anemia, Influenza like symptoms, Blood in urine, Skin rash, Protein in urine
Usage
Gemcitabine is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Gemcitabine a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug?Gemcitabine is not a vesicant/ anthracycline/ prodrug
Q. Does Gemcitabine cause hair loss or abdominal pain?Yes, Gemcitabine has hair loss and abdominal pain as side effects. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience such side effects
Q. Is Gemcitabine a cytotoxic or chemotherapy agent?Yes, Gemcitabine is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent
Q. Does Gemcitabine work in pancreatic cancer?Yes, Gemcitabine is used to treat pancreatic cancer.
