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Gemzar and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Gemzar (gemcitabine).

Major

Gemcitabine High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Major Potential Hazard, Low plausibility

gemcitabine - cardiovascular dysfunction

Cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and hypertension have been reported during gemcitabine therapy. Therapy with gemcitabine should be administered cautiously in patients with cardiovascular dysfunction.

References

  1. Carmichael J, Philip P, Rea D, Kerr H, Walling J, Harris AL, Possinger K (1992) "GEMCITABINE: AN ACTIVE DRUG IN ADVANCED BREAST CANCER. RESULTS OF A PHASE II STUDY (MEETING ABSTRACT)." Proc Annu Meet Am Soc Clin Oncol, 11, a1361992
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Gemzar (gemcitabine)." Lilly, Eli and Company

Gemzar drug interactions

There are 273 drug interactions with Gemzar (gemcitabine).

Gemzar disease interactions

There are 10 disease interactions with Gemzar (gemcitabine) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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