Vinblastine Sulfate - Vinblastine - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Vinblastine Sulfate.
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Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, and muscle pain are common side effects.
• Not eating before your treatment may help relieve vomiting.
• Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects.
• In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
• Temporary hair loss is another common side effect.
• Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended.
• Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms.

Medicinal Applications

• Vinblastine is used in the treatment of various cancers to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.

Read Before Using Vinblastine Sulfate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Because you should not miss any doses, it is very important you remain under close supervision of your doctor.

Vinblastine Sulfate Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate between 36 and 46 F (between 2.
• 2 and 7.
• 8 degrees C).
• This drug may be stored for 30 days after the first withdrawal.

Usage Instructions

• This is a potent medication.
• Use it exactly as prescribed.
• Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience pain, burning or redness at the place where injected.
• Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
• This helps your kidneys to remove the drug from your body and avoid some of the side effects.

Vinblastine Sulfate Miscellaneous Notes

• Regular doctor visits are important.
• Frequent blood tests will be done to monitor therapy.

Warning

• If vinblastine accidentally leaks into surrounding tissue, the skin and/or muscle may be severely damaged.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you feel pain or irritation at the injection site.
• Fatalities have occurred when vinblastine was injected into the spine.
• This drug is for intravenous (IV) use only.