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
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
Available Medicine for Gemcitabine
CytogemDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹1298 to ₹55862 variant(s)
CitafineEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1298 to ₹99533 variant(s)
GempowerKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹1308 to ₹59242 variant(s)
GemciteEli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
₹1455 to ₹55842 variant(s)
GemtazSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1455 to ₹93955 variant(s)
CelgemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹1298 to ₹55862 variant(s)
CelzarCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹1122 to ₹74003 variant(s)
GemibineIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1298 to ₹55864 variant(s)
GemchemNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹468 to ₹54223 variant(s)
GemteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹1111 to ₹48342 variant(s)
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.