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
₹1456 to ₹68362 variant(s)
CitafineEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1600 to ₹75003 variant(s)
GempowerKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹1350 to ₹50002 variant(s)
GemciteEli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
₹1238 to ₹62002 variant(s)
GemtazSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1171 to ₹47225 variant(s)
CelgemAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹1070 to ₹63452 variant(s)
CelzarCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹1122 to ₹74003 variant(s)
GemibineIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1340 to ₹57203 variant(s)
GemizanZuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹1752 to ₹65872 variant(s)
GemchemNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹468 to ₹54223 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.