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Gemcitabine hydrochloride is a cancer agent.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

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Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Gemzar

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Fever
Sleepiness
Nausea
Pain
Alopecia
Vomiting
Hair loss
Numbness or tingling
Blood or red colored urine
Paresthesia
Blood in urine

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Diarrhea
Rash

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