Comparing Fluorouracil vs Gemzar
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Prescribed for Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Colorectal Cancer, Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer. fluorouracil may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescribed for Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer. Gemzar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full fluorouracil side effects document. |
See the full Gemzar side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all fluorouracil prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Other gemcitabine brands include: Infugem | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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0.33 hours |
10.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 234 drugs are known to interact with fluorouracil:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with Gemzar:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
May 15, 1996 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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