Vinorelbine - vi-NOR-el-been belongs to the general group of medication known as antineoplastics. It is using to treat some kinds of lung cancer. It may also be using to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your family doctor.
Vinorelbine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal cells also may be effected by vinorelbine, other effects will 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 may not occur until months or years after the drug is using.
Before you begin treat with vinorelbine, you and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Vinorelbine 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