Vinorelbine
Description
Vinorelbine is an anticancer medicine that is used either alone or in a combination with other medicines for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is also used to treat breast cancer in patients who have not responded to first-line chemotherapy. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Vinorelbine
- Cough
- Fever or chills
- Lower back pain
- Sore throat
- Swelling and redness at the injection site
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Painful urination
- Stomach pain
- Skin Rash
- Vomiting
Uses of Vinorelbine
What is it prescribed for?
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Breast cancer
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required by this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to vinorelbine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Hepatic Impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Neuropathy
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from neuropathy due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Heart diseases
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from heart diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Bone marrow depression
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with bone marrow depression or low blood counts due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual signs and symptoms such as fever, sore throat, bleeding, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Vaccination
Report the use of either the medicine or the vaccine to the doctor. Your doctor may advise you to postpone administration of either the vaccine or the medicine, based on your clinical condition, to avoid their interaction.
Severe constipation and bowel obstruction
This medicine may cause severe constipation, bowel obstruction or perforation in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Infection
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe infection or patients who have had a recent infection due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Injection: Since this medicine is administered by a qualified health care professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you miss an appointment for a scheduled dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.
Capsule: If you miss a dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.
Overdose
Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified health care professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Capsule: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Atazanavir
Infliximab
Nefazodone
Adalimumab
Voriconazole
Erythromycin
Clozapine
Ritonavir
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Injection: This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Capsule: Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by stopping or slowing the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Mitotic inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 18 Jan 2019
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