Gemzar

Active Ingredient(s): Gemcitabine
FDA Approved: * May 15, 1996
Pharm Company: * LILLY
Category: Cancer

Gemcitabine, with brand names including Gemzar,[1] is a chemotherapy medication.[2] It treats cancers including testicular cancer,[3] breast cancer, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and bladder cancer.[2][4] It is administered by intravenous infusion.[2] It acts against neoplastic growth, and it inhibits the replication of Orthohepevirus A, the causative agent of Hepat... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Gemzar 200 mg/5ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0002-7501
Labeler:
Eli Lilly and Company
Gemzar 1 g/25ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 0002-7502
Labeler:
Eli Lilly and Company

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