Gemcitabine - jem-SITE-a-been belongs to the group of medication called antimetabolites. It is using to treat cancer of the pancreas and lung. It may also be using to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your family doctor.
Gemcitabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells may also be effected by the drug, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your family doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may occur after treat with gemcitabine has been stopped.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada