Vinblastine

Vinblastine- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Vinblastine is Immunosuppressives Drug
Mechanism of Action 
Indications Vinblastine is used for
1. Disseminated Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas
2. Advanced testicular carcinoma
3. Breast carcinoma
4. Palliative treatment of
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Well Known
Pharmaceutical Brands
 
Available dosage forms VIAL
Dose 
Contraindications1. Hypersensitivity
2. Severe granulocytopenia
3. Lactation
Precautions1. Neurotoxicity
2. Ischaemic heart disease
3. Hepatic impairment
4. Interactions
Adverse Effects 1. Stomatitis
2. leucopenia
3. Constipation
5. Bone pain
Pregnancy Category D

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