Navelbine Information

Navelbine is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Navelbine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Navelbine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Navelbine as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Navelbine go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Navelbine's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Navelbine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Navelbine related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Navelbine are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Navelbine have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Navelbine, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Navelbine Benefits & Uses
Navelbine Dosage & How to Take
Navelbine Side Effects
Navelbine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Navelbine with Other Drugs
Navelbine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Navelbine
Navelbine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Navelbine Benefits & Uses

Navelbine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Navelbine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 30 mg/m² IV over 6-10 minutes
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 30 mg/m² IV over 6-10 minutes
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 30 mg/m² IV over 6-10 minutes

Navelbine Related Warnings

Is the use of Navelbine safe for pregnant women?

Navelbine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Navelbine safe during breastfeeding?

Navelbine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Navelbine on the Kidneys?

Navelbine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Navelbine on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Navelbine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Navelbine on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Navelbine for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Navelbine with Other Drugs

Navelbine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Navelbine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Navelbine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Bleeding
Neutropenia
Liver Disease
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Constipation

Frequently asked Questions about Navelbine

Is this Navelbine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Navelbine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Navelbine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Navelbine may have some adverse effects on the body.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Navelbine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Navelbine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Navelbine

Taking Navelbine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Navelbine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Navelbine with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Navelbine (vinorelbine tartrate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 865

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1271-1273

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