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What is gemcitabine-erlotinib regimen?

Pronunciation: /gemcitabine* erlotinib* ˈrɛʤəmən/

gemcitabine-erlotinib regimen

Definition

A chemotherapy combination used for the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer. It includes the drugs gemcitabine hydrochloride and erlotinib hydrochloride. Also called gemcitabine-Tarceva regimen.