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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
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*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/vinblastine-patient-drug-information Vinblastine (Velban) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/vinblastine-patient-drug-information Vinblastine (Velban) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
*[[Bladder cancer]]
 
 
*Lymphoma
 
*Lymphoma
 
**[[Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma]]
 
**[[Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma]]
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**[[Desmoid tumors]]
 
**[[Desmoid tumors]]
 
*[[Testicular cancer]]
 
*[[Testicular cancer]]
 
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==Diseases for which it was used==
 
==Diseases for which it was used==
 
*[[Breast cancer - historical|Breast cancer]]
 
*[[Breast cancer - historical|Breast cancer]]
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
*1965-11-25: Initial approval
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*1965-11-25: Initial approval as Velban
 
*Uncertain date: Approved for generalized [[Classical Hodgkin lymphoma|Hodgkin's disease]] (Stages III and IV, Ann Arbor modification of Rye staging system). ''(No supporting studies are cited)''
 
*Uncertain date: Approved for generalized [[Classical Hodgkin lymphoma|Hodgkin's disease]] (Stages III and IV, Ann Arbor modification of Rye staging system). ''(No supporting studies are cited)''
 
*Uncertain date: Approved for [[:Category:Non-Hodgkin lymphomas|lymphocytic lymphoma (nodular and diffuse, poorly and well differentiated)]]. ''(No supporting studies are cited)''
 
*Uncertain date: Approved for [[:Category:Non-Hodgkin lymphomas|lymphocytic lymphoma (nodular and diffuse, poorly and well differentiated)]]. ''(No supporting studies are cited)''
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[[Category:WHO Essential Cancer Medicine]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 29 June 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Vinca alkaloid, inhibits microtubule formation in the mitotic spindle, causing cell cycle arrest in metaphase.[1][2]
Route: IV
Extravasation: vesicant

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

Diseases for which it is used

Diseases for which it was used

History of changes in FDA indication

Also known as

  • Generic names: chlorhexamide, vinblastine sulfate, vinblastine sulphate, vincaleukoblastine, VLB
  • Brand names:
Synonyms
Alkaban-AQ Blastovin Cellblastin Cytoblastine Erbablas
Exal Faulblastina Lemblastine Periblastine Rabinefil
Velban Velbastine Velbe Vinblasin Vinblastin
Vinblastina

References