Vinelbine Information

Vinelbine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Vinelbine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Vinelbine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Vinelbine have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Vinelbine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Vinelbine's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Vinelbine related warnings talks about Vinelbine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Vinelbine have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Vinelbine have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Vinelbine is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Vinelbine Benefits & Uses

Vinelbine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Vinelbine 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

Vinelbine Related Warnings

Is the use of Vinelbine safe for pregnant women?

Vinelbine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Vinelbine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Vinelbine safe during breastfeeding?

Vinelbine 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 Vinelbine on the Kidneys?

Vinelbine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vinelbine on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Vinelbine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Vinelbine only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vinelbine on the Heart?

Vinelbine is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vinelbine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Vinelbine Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Vinelbine

Is this Vinelbine habit forming or addictive?

Vinelbine is not addictive in nature.

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

Vinelbine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

No, Vinelbine is not completely safe as it has some side effects.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Vinelbine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Vinelbine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vinelbine

Taking Vinelbine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vinelbine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vinelbine with alcohol will be.

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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