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, Injection-site reactions, Bronchospasm, Liver toxicity, Sepsis, Peripheral edema, Hemolytic uremic syndrome, Anaphylactic reaction, Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Capillary leak syndrome
Available Medicine for Gemcitabine
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.