SPL Set ID: 5a335d36-408b-478f-9563-4bc140b69bb6
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Gemcitabine is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. Gemcitabine hydrochloride is 2’-deoxy-2’,2’-difluorocytidine monohydrochloride (β-isomer) with the following molecular structure:. Gemcitabine hydrochloride is a white to off white crystalline powder. The empirical formula for gemcitabine hydrochloride is C 9 H 11 F 2 N 3 O 4 • HCl and the molecular weight is 299.66. Gemcitabine hydrochloride is soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, and practically insoluble in ethanol and polar organic solvents. Gemcitabine Injection is a sterile, clear colorless to pale yellow solution that is provided in 100 mg/mL multiple-dose vials for intravenous use only. Gemcitabine Injection is available in four presentations: 200 mg/2 mL, 1 g/10 mL, 1.5 g/15 mL or 2 g/20 mL. Each mL contains 100 mg of gemcitabine free base (equivalent to 113.85 mg of gemcitabine hydrochloride), 250 mg PEG-300, 150 mg propylene glycol, and 16 mg sodium hydroxide in dehydrated alcohol. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may have been added for pH adjustment. Structural Formula