Erlotinib/Gemcitabine Regimen

Preferred Label : Erlotinib/Gemcitabine Regimen;

NCIt synonyms : Gemcitabine-Tarceva Regimen; Gemcitabine-Erlotinib Regimen; Erlotinib/Gemcitabine; Erlotinib-Gemcitabine;

NCIt related terms : Erlotinib and Gemcitabine;

NCIt definition : A regimen consisting of gemcitabine and erlotinib used for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A chemotherapy combination used for the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer. It includes the drugs gemcitabine hydrochloride and erlotinib hydrochloride.;

NCIt note : Source: NCCN Guidelines 2007;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000662512; CDR0000662511; 32789;

Details

Origin ID

C63503;

UMLS CUI

C1880941;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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- Erlotinib Hydrochloride [NCIt concept]
- Gemcitabine Hydrochloride [NCIt concept]
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- HemOnc Regimen Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Multi-agent Therapeutic Regimens [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Pharmacotherapy Regimens [NCIt concept]
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- Pancreatic Carcinoma [NCIt concept]

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