♦Vinorelbine



♦Vinorelbine





(vin-oh-rel-been’)

Navelbine

Pregnancy Category D


Mechanism of Action

An antimitotic agent that inhibits microtubule formation by interfering with nucleic acid synthesis.


Indications

Non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer.


Metabolism/Excretion

Metabolized in the liver; excreted in urine and feces.


Dosage Range

♦ Adult: 30 mg/m2 IV once weekly. Adjust for hematologic toxicity, hepatic dysfunction, or concomitant use with cisplatin for non-small cell lung cancer.

♦ Pediatric: Safety and effectiveness not demonstrated.

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Jul 20, 2016 | Posted by in ONCOLOGY | Comments Off on ♦Vinorelbine

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