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
₹1364 to ₹59732 variant(s)
CitafineEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1388 to ₹93303 variant(s)
GempowerKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹1226 to ₹55532 variant(s)
GemciteEli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
₹1364 to ₹52352 variant(s)
GemtazSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1364 to ₹88076 variant(s)
CelgemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹1217 to ₹52372 variant(s)
CelzarCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹1051 to ₹69373 variant(s)
GemibineIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1256 to ₹58724 variant(s)
GemchemNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹439 to ₹50833 variant(s)
GemteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹1041 to ₹45312 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.