tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956689924721556774.post9165629084551887618..comments2024-01-26T11:43:58.249+00:00Comments on Life's Roller Coaster - http://GregLW.blogspot.com: Gemcitabine and Carboplatin Chemotherapy - Leaflet!Greg_L-W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03702733467535493491noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956689924721556774.post-65894972883004253922016-09-02T05:45:45.306+01:002016-09-02T05:45:45.306+01:00Gemcitabine is a relatively new anticancer drug. I...Gemcitabine is a relatively new anticancer drug. It is a type of medicine called a pyrimidine antimetabolite because it interferes with the metabolism and growth of cells. It does this by replacing the pyrimidine deoxycytidine in DNA, thereby preventing the DNA from being manufactured or repaired. As a result, cells cannot reproduce and eventually die. Gemcitabine fights cancer by preventing the growth of cancer cells, which eventually results in their destruction. It is used to treat certain types of lung cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, and cancer of the pancreas. Gemcitabine may temporarily reduce the number of white blood cells, particularly during the first 10–14 days after administration. A low white blood cell count reduces the body's ability to fight infection. Thus, it is very important to avoid exposure to infections and to receive prompt medical treatment.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://advcarepharmacy.blogspot.com/2016/05/canadian-mail-order-pharmacy-dominating.html" rel="nofollow">Prominent Canadian Mail Order Pharmacy</a>Canadian Pharmacy-Adv-Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18266513142461695634noreply@blogger.com