Question 1

can i take anitacids while taken gemcitabine? thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

Very much so: Gemcitabine is a chemotherapeutic agent that kills cancer cells undergoing DNA synthesis. It appears to act through
inhibition of DNA polymerase. It is given by intravenous infusion, over a period of 30 minutes. Possible Side Effects include effect on WBC and on the GI tract for which one takes  anti-nausea medications including 
antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, (magnesium hydroxide) calcium tablets such as Tums), sal

Question 2

what is gemzar (gemcitabine)?

Accepted Answer

Gemzar (gemcitabine): "Gemzar is used to treat cancers of the pancreas, lung, ovary, and breast.   See: http://www.drugs.com/gemzar.html

Question 3

what is the generic form of gemzar (gemcitabine)?

Accepted Answer

Gemzar (gemcitabine): Gemzar (gemcitabine) = Gemcitabine Hcl

Question 4

can gemcitabine be substituted for taxotere (docetaxel)?

Accepted Answer

Gem for taxotere (docetaxel): Short answer is no. It cannot be substituted. Now depending upon the underlying cancer whether lung, breast, pancreatic or any other primary solid tumor, one can use taxol, Abraxane or Navelbine (vinorelbine) (they are taxanes like taxotere). If we want to move to a different agent altogether, then Gemzar or a no of other drugs would be available depending upon what the primary tumor is.

Question 5

do you need a prescription for gemzar (gemcitabine)?

Accepted Answer

Gemzar (gemcitabine): Yes, Gemzar (gemcitabine) requires a prescription.

Question 6

gemzar (gemcitabine). what is likelihood of side effects?

Accepted Answer

Gemzar (gemcitabine): Is a chemotherapy (anti-cancer) drug. Can cause bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, flu-like symptoms, hair loss,  itching, swelling of hands & feet, vomiting.

Question 7

what is the nature of gemcitabine/carboplatin side effects?

Accepted Answer

See below: This combination of chemotherapy can lead to fatigue, nausea and vomiting, low blood counts, neuropathy. It is most commonly administered for lung cancer, but also can be used in other cancers.

Question 8

how do i tell my daughter about a side effect of gemcitabine chemo?

Accepted Answer

Gemcitabine: Side effects of gemcitabine include: leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, infection, dyspnea, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis, ards, hepatic failure, mi, renal failure, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, array is, vasculitis, skin runs, pain fever, alopecia, paresthesia, flu syndrome, stomatitis, somnolence, and others.

Question 9

diagnosed with stage 4 pan can. treated w/gemcitabine/abraxane combo. pretreatment ca19-9 was 486. now ca19-9 is in normal range.  what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Temporary control: Stage 4 pancreas cancer only be managed with chemo, that is Folfieri (FOLFOX+ Irinotecan). Following this Gemzar (gemcitabine) + Abraxane gives best control   as noted by normal Ca19.9  used for monitoring  Follow up with serum markers and PET/CAT essential since increase in Ca19.9 suggests need for experimental trial with immunotherapy.

Question 10

can pregnant women take gemzar (gemcitabine)?

Accepted Answer

Gemzar (gemcitabine): Should  not.  Gemzar (gemcitabine) is FDA pregnancy category D .

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