Vinorelbine
Generic name: vinorelbine [ vin-OR-el-been ]
Brand name: Navelbine
Dosage form: intravenous solution (10 mg/mL)
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors
What is vinorelbine?
Vinorelbine is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer, sometimes used in combination with other cancer medications.
Vinorelbine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Call your doctor if you have a fever, chills, tiredness, cough, skin sores, bruising, pale skin, unusual bleeding, or trouble breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with vinorelbine if you are allergic to it, or if you have severely low white blood cell counts.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
bone marrow suppression;
a nerve disorder; or
radiation therapy or other cancer treatments.
Vinorelbine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is using vinorelbine.
If you are a woman, you may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Do not use vinorelbine if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using vinorelbine.
Vinorelbine can damage sperm and it may be harder for you to get a woman pregnant while you are using this medicine. You should still use birth control to prevent pregnancy because the medicine can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using vinorelbine, and for at least 9 days after your last dose.
How is vinorelbine given?
Vinorelbine is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Vinorelbine is usually given once every 7 days to 6 weeks. Your schedule will depend on the condition being treated. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when vinorelbine is injected.
Vinorelbine affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Your blood will need to be tested often and your treatment may be delayed based on the results.
