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GEMCITABINE 2 GRAM/52.6 ML VL
Manufacturer: Pfizer
MFG#: 00409-0182-01
NDC: 00409-0182-01
PID: 636556
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| Product Name | Gemcitabine 2 Gram/52.6 mL Vial |
| Active Ingredient | Gemcitabine |
| Drug Class | Antimetabolite (Nucleoside Analog) |
| Mechanism of Action | Inhibits DNA synthesis by incorporating into DNA, leading to chain termination and inhibition of replication |
| Strength | 2 grams per 52.6 mL |
| Volume | 52.6 mL |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous infusion |
| Side Effects | Myelosuppression (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), nausea, vomiting, fatigue, liver enzyme elevation |
| Precautions | Monitor blood counts, liver function, and renal function; risk of pulmonary toxicity |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C; protect from light; do not freeze |
| Packaging | Single-use vial containing lyophilized powder for reconstitution |
| Uses | Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer |
Description
Gemcitabine 2 gram/52.6 mL vial contains gemcitabine, a nucleoside analog and antimetabolite chemotherapy agent. Gemcitabine works by interfering with DNA synthesis through incorporation into the DNA strand, leading to chain termination and inhibition of DNA replication. It is particularly effective against rapidly dividing tumor cells, which makes it useful in the treatment of a variety of cancers.
Gemcitabine is indicated for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer, either as monotherapy or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents. It is typically administered via intravenous infusion, with the dosage and schedule varying based on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health.
Common side effects of gemcitabine include myelosuppression, especially neutropenia and thrombocytopenia, as well as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and liver enzyme elevation. Patients undergoing treatment with gemcitabine are closely monitored for blood counts and liver function. Severe side effects may include infections, pulmonary toxicity, and renal impairment.
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