GENERIC NAME: VINORELBINE - INJECTION (vye-nor-ELL-bean)
BRAND NAME(S): Navelbine
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WARNING: If vinorelbine accidentally leaks into surrounding tissue, the skin and/or muscle may be severely damaged. Notify your doctor immediately if you feel pain or irritation at the injection site. Fatalities have occurred when medications similar to vinorelbine were injected into the spine. This drug is for intravenous (IV) use only. Vinorelbine can cause blood disorders (e.g., granulocytopenia) that can decrease your ability to fight infection. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop signs of infection such as persistent sore throat or fever.
USES: This medication is used to treat cancer.
HOW TO USE: Vinorelbine is injected (only) into a vein over a 6-10 minute period. This medication must not be injected into the spine. It is usually given once a week. The dose and frequency of use of this medication will be determined in part by your condition and your response to previous therapy. Follow your doctor's instructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, tingling of the feet or hands; mild, reversible hair loss; muscle aches, or irritation at the injection site may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: mouth sores, blood in urine, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, skin rash, breathing trouble, chest pain. This medication affects your blood cells reducing your ability to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection or flu-like symptoms: fever, chills. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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