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Vinorelbine Tartrate

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IMPORTANT WARNING:

Vinorelbine can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order lab tests before, during, and after your treatment to see if your blood cells are affected by this drug.

Vinorelbine should be administered only into a vein. However, it may leak into surrounding tissue causing severe irritation or damage. Your doctor or nurse will monitor your administration site for this reaction.

About your treatment

Your doctor has ordered the drug vinorelbine to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into a vein.

This medication is used to treat:

non-small cell lung cancer

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Vinorelbine is in a class of drugs known as vinca alkaloids; it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have.

Other uses for this medicine

Vinorelbine also is used to treat other cancers such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and Hodgkin's disease. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Brand names

Navelbine®

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