Navelbine
Navelbine is a vinca alkaloid medicine used to treat certain types of lung and breast cancer in adults over 18.
Form
kapseli, pehmeä
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Vinorelbine tartrate
Manufacturer
Pierre Fabre Medicament
How to Use
Dosage
Usually taken once a week.
Method
Swallow capsules whole with water, do not chew or suck. It's best to take with food to reduce nausea. Do not take with hot drinks.
Important
Do not exceed a total dose of 160 mg per week.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Infections in different parts of the body.
- •Stomach problems, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting.
- •Mouth inflammation.
- •Fewer red blood cells, causing pale skin, weakness, or shortness of breath.
- •Fewer platelets, increasing risk of bleeding or bruising.
- •Fewer white blood cells, increasing risk of infection.
- •Loss of some reflexes, occasional changes in touch sensation.
- •Hair loss (usually mild).
- •Tiredness.
- •Fever.
- •Weakness.
- •Weight loss, loss of appetite.
- •Difficulty coordinating movements.
- •Vision changes.
- •Shortness of breath, cough.
- •Difficulty urinating, other urinary or genital symptoms.
- •Sleep problems.
- •Headache, dizziness, changes in taste.
- •Esophagus inflammation, difficulty swallowing food or liquids.
- •Skin reactions.
- •Chills.
- •Weight gain.
- •Joint pain, jaw pain, muscle pain.
- •Pain in different body parts and at the tumor site.
- •High blood pressure.
- •Liver problems (abnormal liver test results).
RARE
- •Heart failure, causing shortness of breath, swollen ankles, or irregular heartbeat.
- •Loss of muscle control, which may cause unusual walking, speech changes, or abnormal eye movements (ataxia).
- •Blood poisoning (sepsis) with symptoms like high fever or worsening general health.
- •Heart attack.
- •Bleeding in the stomach or intestines.
- •Low sodium in blood, causing weakness, muscle twitches, tiredness, confusion, and unconsciousness.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to vinorelbine or similar cancer medicines.
- Do not take if you are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if you have a severe stomach or bowel disease that affects absorption, or if you've had part of your stomach or small intestine removed.
- Do not take if you have low white blood cells or platelets, or a severe infection in the last two weeks.
- Do not take if you plan to get or have recently had a yellow fever vaccine.
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- Do not take if you are on long-term oxygen therapy.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had severe chest pain or heart problems like angina or a heart attack.
- Tell your doctor if you have had radiation therapy that included your liver.
- Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of infection like fever, chills, or cough.
- Avoid live vaccines (like measles, mumps, rubella) during Navelbine treatment due to risk of severe reaction.
- Do not take if you have severe liver disease not related to your cancer.
- Do not take if you are pregnant.