Antimetabolites

Gemcitabine

Generic name: gemcitabine [ jem-SYE-ta-been ]Brand names: Infugem, GemzarDosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (1 g; 2 g; 200 mg), intravenous solution (10 mg/mL-NaCl 0.9%; 100 mg/mL;...

November 8, 2025

Gemzar

Generic name: gemcitabine [ jem-SYE-ta-been ]Drug class: Antimetabolites  What is Gemzar? Gemzar is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells...

November 8, 2025

Hydrea

Generic name: hydroxyurea [ hye-DROX-ee-yoo-REE-a ]Brand names: Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos, MylocelDrug class: Antimetabolites  What is Hydrea? Hydrea is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, ovarian cancer, and certain types of skin cancer (squamous...

October 14, 2025

Hydroxyurea

Generic name: hydroxyurea [ hye-DROX-ee-yoo-REE-a ]Brand names: Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos, MylocelDosage forms: oral capsule (200 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet (100 mg; 1000 mg)Drug class: Antimetabolites ...

October 14, 2025

Mavenclad

Generic name: cladribine (oral) [ KLAD-ri-been ]Drug class: Antimetabolites  What is Mavenclad? Mavenclad is a purine antimetabolite that interferes with enzymes that are necessary for DNA...

September 6, 2025