Gemcitabine generic name?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Gemcitabine

What is the generic name for gemcitabine?

Gemcitabine’s generic name is “gemcitabine” (often written as gemcitabine hydrochloride for the active ingredient salt).

Is gemcitabine the same drug under different brand names?

Yes. Different brands are marketed under the same generic active ingredient name, gemcitabine (or gemcitabine hydrochloride), depending on the manufacturer and country.

Are there spelling or wording variations?

Common wording differences you may see include:
- “gemcitabine” vs. “gemcitabine hydrochloride”
- “gemcitabine HCl” in prescribing or product documents

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