Vinorelbine Tartrate Medication Information
Get detailed information on Vinorelbine Tartrate, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Vinorelbine Tartrate provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Vinorelbine Tartrate Pronunciation : vin OR el beenTrade Names/Brand Names of Vinorelbine Tartrate
International :
Navelbine
Why is Vinorelbine Tartrate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and Hodgkin's disease. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.When should Vinorelbine Tartrate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with pretreatment granulocyte counts < 1,000 cells/mm3>.What is the dosage of Vinorelbine Tartrate?
IV- The usual initial dose is 30 mg/m2 administered weekly.How should Vinorelbine Tartrate be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Vinorelbine Tartrate?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, bone marrow suppression, nerve disorder, have received radiation therapy, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others.
• Avoid live vaccination during the treatment period.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight.
• Drink adequate fluid every 24 hours, and prevent dehydration.
What are the side effects of Vinorelbine Tartrate?
General - Weakness, injection site reactions, injection site pain, vein inflammation.Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea.
Miscellaneous - Difficulty in breathing, hair loss.
