Gemzar (Gemcitabine)
Brand Name: Gemzar
Generic Name: Gemcitabine
Manufacturer/Agent: Eli Lilly & Co
Formulation: inj
Strength: 200mg 10ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 3,497.40
Retail Price: @ KES 4,663.20
Class: Antimetabolite Cytotoxics (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)
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Molecular Formulae: C9H11F2N3O4.HCl = 299.7
Precautions: Caution in renal or hepatic impairment.
Indications/Uses: Analogue of cytarabine used in treatment of solid tumours of the bladder, lungs and pancrease.
Interactions:
Side Effects: Oedema. hypotension. alopecia. drowsiness. severe oesophagitis, pneumonitis reported when used together with radical radiotherapy.