Vinorelbine Benefits & Uses

Vinorelbine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Vinorelbine 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

Vinorelbine Related Warnings

Is the use of Vinorelbine safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Vinorelbine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Vinorelbine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Vinorelbine on the Kidneys?

Using Vinorelbine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vinorelbine on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Vinorelbine on the Heart?

Using Vinorelbine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vinorelbine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Vinorelbine Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Vinorelbine

Is this Vinorelbine habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Vinorelbine may have some adverse effects on the body.

Dangerous
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Vinorelbine for mental disorders.

No

Vinorelbine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vinorelbine

It is safe to take Vinorelbine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vinorelbine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vinorelbine 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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