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Gemcitabine is one of the chemotherapy drugs used for treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is often used when other treatments are no longer effective. Here are some key points about Gemcitabine:

- Administration: Given through an intravenous (IV) infusion
- Mechanism: Travels through the bloodstream Show Full Answer

Gemcitabine is one of the chemotherapy drugs used for treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is often used when other treatments are no longer effective. Here are some key points about Gemcitabine:

- Administration: Given through an intravenous (IV) infusion.
- Mechanism: Travels through the bloodstream to target and kill cancer cells.
- Side Effects: Can affect normal, rapidly dividing cells such as hair follicles, blood cells in the bone marrow, and cells in the digestive tract and mouth.

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