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(jem-SY-tuh-been-sis-PLA-tin)
This chemotherapy combination contains the drugs gemcitabine and cisplatin. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
| Gemcitabine Hydrochloride | |
| Cisplatin |
Each of the drugs in this combination is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer or conditions related to cancer.
Use in Cancer
GEMCITABINE-CISPLATIN is used to treat:
- Biliary tract cancer.
- Bladder cancer.
- Cervical cancer.
- Malignant mesothelioma.
- Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Ovarian cancer.
- Pancreatic cancer.
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
More About GEMCITABINE-CISPLATIN
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary – Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
