Substance / Medication

Gemcitabine

Overview

Active Ingredient
gemcitabine
RxNorm CUI
12574

Indications

in situ INLEXZO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma(CIS), with or without papillary tumors.

Labeler: Janssen Biotech, IncUpdated: 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

INLEXZO is contraindicated in patients with: Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Perforation of the bladder. Prior hypersensitivity reactions to gemcitabine or any component of the product.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Global trends in resistance studies of gemcitabine and pancreatic cancer: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2010 to 2024.
Gu Dandan, Huang Shaoyang, Zhao Kai et al. · Front Pharmacol · 2025
PMID: 40351434Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
A meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials in combination gemcitabine with erlotinib in the pancreatic cancer.
Yan Longxiang, Lu Wenming, Huang Wenjin et al. · Chin Clin Oncol · 2024
PMID: 39390917Meta-Analysis
Treatment of Metastatic Biliary Cancers With Irinotecan and 5-Fluorouracil Based Chemotherapy After Platinum/Gemcitabine Progression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Voutsadakis Ioannis A, Kokkali Stefania, Digklia Antonia · Clin Colorectal Cancer · 2024
PMID: 38902137Meta-Analysis
Effect of intravesical mitomycin compared with gemcitabine on the treatment non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: A meta-analysis.
Cheng W, Zhou Y, Chu X et al. · Actas Urol Esp (Engl Ed) · 2023
PMID: 36586485Meta-Analysis
Sequential intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel therapy in patients with nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kawada Tatsushi, Yanagisawa Takafumi, Araki Motoo et al. · Curr Opin Urol · 2023
PMID: 36482766Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMed

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Gemcitabine (substance)
SNOMED CT
386920008
UMLS CUI
C0045093
RxNorm CUI
12574
Labeler
Janssen Biotech, Inc

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 3 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

3
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.