Vinorelbine Tartrate
Navelbine (vinorelbine) is a chemotherapy medication classified as a vinca alkaloid used to treat certain types of cancer. It works by interfering with cancer cell division and is typically prescribed for non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer. This drug is administered intravenously by healthcare professionals.
Navelbine is an anticancer chemotherapy drug used to treat certain lung and breast cancers by stopping cancer cell division.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 53557
- Generic
- Navelbine
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Navelbine is primarily used to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and metastatic breast cancer, either as a single agent or in combination with other chemotherapy drugs.
As a vinca alkaloid, vinorelbine inhibits microtubule assembly in cells, which is essential for cell division. By disrupting this process, the drug prevents cancer cells from multiplying and spreading.
Common side effects include low blood cell counts, nerve damage (neuropathy), constipation, and nausea. Treatment requires regular blood monitoring, and the drug should only be administered by qualified healthcare providers. Patients should discuss all medications and health conditions with their doctor before starting treatment.
Official drug label
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