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Navelbine 50Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Abbott India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Vinorelbine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Navelbine 50Mg Injection

Navelbine 50Mg Injection is a potent anti-cancer medication prescribed to primarily combat non-small cell type of lung cancers. You may also be prescribed this medicine if you are suffering from certain types of ovarian cancer or breast cancer, and sometimes in case of Hodgkin’s disease. The drug works inhibiting the process of cancel cell division, thereby it stunts the spread or growth of cancer. The medicine is not available in a form that can be taken orally. It is generally injected intravenously by a medical expert in a clinic. The Navelbine 50Mg Injection drug can be classified as a vesicant. This may lead to severe tissue damage and blistering of the skin and surrounding healthy tissues, if it is not administered properly in the veins. You must alert your doctor immediately if you start noticing reddening of the skin surface, along with pain or swelling at the site of injection. The medicine is not recommended to breastfeeding mothers as the drug is known to be excreted in the human milk which eventually passes on to the infant, causing major health complications. You are advised to not conceive during the course of the treatment. You must abstain from drinking alcohol, smoking, caffeine and tobacco during the course of treatment.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Navelbine 50Mg Injection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Navelbine 50Mg Injection ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Navelbine 50Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Navelbine 50mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Navelbine 50mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    It works by interfering with the chromosomal separation at the time of mitosis or cell division. It halts cells at the G2/M phases when they are present at higher levels than what is standard. The main target of this mitotic spindle poison is microtubules.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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