Vinorelbine medac
Vinorelbine medac is a cancer medicine used to treat certain types of lung and breast cancer in patients over 18 years old.
Form
kapseli, pehmeä
Strength
80 mg
Active Ingredient
Vinorelbine tartrate
Manufacturer
Medac Gesellschaft Für Klinische Spezialpräparate mbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the dose based on your body, blood test results, and general health.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with water, preferably with a light meal. Do not take with a hot drink. Do not chew or suck on the capsule.
Important
The total dose must not exceed 160 mg per week. Do not take more than once a week.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Infections in different areas of the body
- •Stomach upset; diarrhea; constipation, abdominal pain; nausea, vomiting
- •Mouth inflammation (mucositis)
- •Decrease in red blood cells, which can make skin pale and cause weakness and shortness of breath
- •Decrease in platelets, which can increase the risk of bleeding or bruising
- •Decrease in white blood cells, which makes you more susceptible to infections
- •Weakening of some reflexes, sometimes changes in sensation
- •Hair loss, usually mild
- •Tiredness
- •Fever
- •Feeling unwell
- •Weight loss, loss of appetite
- •Difficulty controlling muscle movements
- •Vision changes
- •Shortness of breath, cough
- •Difficulty urinating, other urinary and genital symptoms
- •Sleep problems
- •Headache; lightheadedness; taste changes
- •Esophagus inflammation, difficulty swallowing food or liquids
- •Skin reactions
- •Chills
- •Weight gain
- •Joint pain, jaw pain, muscle pain
- •Pain in different parts of the body and pain in the tumor area
- •High blood pressure
- •Liver disorders (abnormal liver test results)
RARE
- •Heart failure that can cause shortness of breath and swollen ankles, irregular heartbeats
- •Lack of muscle control which may involve abnormal walking, changes in speech, and abnormal eye movements (ataxia)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Vinorelbine medac if you are allergic to vinorelbine or other vinca alkaloid cancer medicines, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, as the medicine can harm the baby.
- Do not use if you have had stomach or small intestine surgery, or if you have gut problems.
- Do not use if you have low white blood cell or platelet counts, or if you have had a severe infection in the last two weeks.
- Do not use if you are planning to get or have recently received a yellow fever vaccine.
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- Do not use if you need long-term oxygen therapy.
- This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Your blood cell counts will be checked before and during treatment to ensure it is safe for you.