Vinotec Benefits & Uses

Vinotec is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ovarian Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer

Vinotec 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

Vinotec Related Warnings

Is the use of Vinotec safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Vinotec safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Vinotec on the Kidneys?

Vinotec is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vinotec on the Liver?

Vinotec can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vinotec on the Heart?

Vinotec is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vinotec with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Vinotec Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Vinotec

Is this Vinotec habit forming or addictive?

Vinotec is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Vinotec may have some adverse effects on the body.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Vinotec for mental disorders.

No

Vinotec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vinotec

You can take Vinotec with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vinotec

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Vinotec.

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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