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Your doctor has ordered the drug gemcitabine to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into your vein. Gemcitabine Hydrochloride is used to treat: adenocarcinoma of the pancreas Gemcitabine Hydrochloride is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Gemcitabine is in a class of drugs known as pyrimidine analogs; it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have.
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