Gemcitabine injection (brand name Gemzar) is a sterile, lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder or a concentrated solution of a pyrimidine nucleoside antimetabolite used to treat various cancers, including pancreatic, lung, and breast cancer.
Active IngredientStrengthPrimary UseGemcitabine Hydrochloride USP/BPEquivalent to 200 mg GemcitabineLow Dose / AdjustmentGemcitabine Hydrochloride USP/BPEquivalent to 1000 mg (1 g)Standard Adult DoseGemcitabine Hydrochloride USP/BPEquivalent to 1400 mg (1.4 g)High Dose / Large BSAExcipientsMannitol / Sodium AcetateBulking Agent / Buffer