Gemcitabine-induced pulmonary toxicity - Case report and review of the literature
Gemcitabine-induced pulmonary toxicity - Case report and review of the literature
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DOI:
10.1097/00000421-200202000-00021
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发表时间:
2002-02-01
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Mehrotra, B
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作者:
Gupta, N;Ahmed, I;Mehrotra, B
Gemcitabine is a pyrimidine analog with a similar chemical structure and mechanism of action, as cytarabine. It has been shown to be a highly active agent for non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, urothelial cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer, Gemcitabine is relatively well tolerated and myelosuppression is the dose-limiting toxicity. Pulmonary toxicity with gemcitabine is relatively uncommon, but a well recognized entity, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and timely intervention with oxygen supplementation, steroids, and diuretics is necessary to manage patients with this complication.