Vinblastine Benefits & Uses

Vinblastine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vinblastine 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(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Given once in 3 weeks, and repeat cycle in every 3 weeks, 4.5 mg/m²
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Given once in 3 weeks, and repeat cycle in every 3 weeks, Dose: 4.5 mg/m²
Adult	Disease: Hodgkin Lymphoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in every alternate week, in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents, Dose: 6 mg/m²
Adult(Male)	Disease: Testicular Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: Given on days 1 and 2 every 21 - 28 days cycle, Dose: 6 mg/m²
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Testicular Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: Given on days 1 and 2 every 21 - 28 days cycle, Dose: 6 mg/m²

Vinblastine Related Warnings

Is the use of Vinblastine safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Vinblastine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Vinblastine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Vinblastine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Vinblastine on the Kidneys?

Vinblastine is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vinblastine on the Liver?

Vinblastine may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vinblastine on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vinblastine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Vinblastine Contraindications

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

Anemia
Bleeding
Herpes
Liver Disease
Hyperkalemia
Calcium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Vinblastine

Is this Vinblastine habit forming or addictive?

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

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

After taking Vinblastine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Vinblastine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Vinblastine for mental disorders.

No

Vinblastine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vinblastine

You can take Vinblastine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vinblastine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vinblastine 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

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

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