Gemsidamine

Anyone heard of this one? Not sure of spelling.  Any pointers to refs. would
be appreciated.                                        
                                                Thanks,
                                                        jamie

3 Responses to “Gemsidamine”

  1. admin says:

    James Engert (ja…@bu.edu) wrote:

    : Anyone heard of this one? Not sure of spelling.  Any pointers to refs. would
    : be appreciated.                                              
    :                                               Thanks,
    :                                                       jamie

            Gemcitabine is an anti-cancer drug available under the FDA’s
    "Treatment IND" program.  This allows distribution of promising (but not
    completely proven) anti-cancer drugs under certain regulations.  The
    manufacturer is Lilly.  Have the doctor call 1-800-621-7111 to learn more.
            Eric Chevlen, MD

  2. admin says:

    >Anyone heard of this one? Not sure of spelling.  Any pointers to refs. would
    >be appreciated.                                            

    I suspect you are talking about gemcitabine, a new drug for pancreatic
    cancer.  It is still experimental, but easy to get since it’s under a
    treatment IND.  It’s made by Lilly.

  3. admin says:

    In <43nsfm$…@newsbf02.news.aol.com> klpo…@aol.com (KLPosey) writes:

    >I’m looking for info on gemcitabine or gemzar, a brand new drug for
    >pancreatic cancer. This sounded similar. I need info on how well it
    works,
    >how fast, any info on trials in Europe where it is already in use.

    Thanks,

    Gemcitabine is the generic name; Gemzar is the commercial name. I
    believe it has been approved by the FDA for Eli Lilly to begin clinical
    trialsin the US. Contact Eli Lilly for info.

    Loren Buhle

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