Vinblastine - vin-BLAS-teen belongs to the group of medication known as antineoplastic agents. It is using to treat certain kinds of cancer, including lymphoma and cancer of the breast or testicles, as well as some noncancerous conditions.
Vinblastine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be effected by vinblastine, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your family doctor. Other effects, such as hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects do not occur until months or years after the drug is using.
Before you begin treat with vinblastine, you and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Vinblastine is to be aplaying only by or under the immediate supervision of your family doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA