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What is Gemcitabine Hcl ?
Gemcitabine Hcl (hydrochloride) is a nucleoside analog used as chemotherapy. It acts by interfering with DNA synthesis, thereby inhibiting cell replication, which is particularly effective in treating various cancers including ovarian, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. Gemcitabine is typically administered intravenously and is known for its role in both single-agent and combination chemotherapy regimens.
Gemcitabine Hcl
jem-SYE-ta-been
Consumer Forms
Injectable
Consumer Routes
By injection
Therapeutic Classes
Antineoplastic Agent
- Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
- Drowsiness
- Hair loss
- Skin rash or itching.
- Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat.
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Pinpoint red or purple spots on your skin, decrease in how much or how often you urinate
- Tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
- Rapid weight gain.
- Sudden weakness in the arms or legs
- Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, hearing, speech, or walking.
- Trouble breathing.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Chest pain or tightness, trouble breathing
- Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Headache, confusion, unusual drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness, blurred vision
- Lightheadedness or fainting, swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
- Nausea, vomiting, severe itching, bleeding from your gums or nose
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
- Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 1 week after the last dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or lung or breathing problems. Tell your doctor if you are receiving radiation treatment.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Lung problems (including interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary edema, adult respiratory distress syndrome)Kidney problems (including hemolytic uremic syndrome, thrombotic microangiopathy)Liver problemsCapillary leak syndromePosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
- Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).
- Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
- Injection routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Pinpoint red or purple spots on your skin.
- Rapid weight gain.
- Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, hearing, speech, or walking.
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
- Tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
- Trouble breathing.
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.