What is vinorelbine?
Vinorelbine is cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.
Vinorelbine is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer.
Vinorelbine is sometimes used in combination with other cancer medications.
Vinorelbine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about vinorelbine?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have severely low white blood cell counts.
Do not use vinorelbine if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Before you receive vinorelbine, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, bone marrow suppression, a nerve disorder, or if you have received radiation therapy or other cancer treatments.
Vinorelbine is sometimes used in combination with other cancer medications.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when vinorelbine is injected.
Vinorelbine can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who have colds, the flu, or other contagious illnesses. Your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments. Contact your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with vinorelbine, and avoid coming into contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus could be passed on to you.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before receiving vinorelbine?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have severely low white blood cell counts.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication:
FDA pregnancy category D. Vinorelbine can cause harm to an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Before you receive vinorelbine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether vinorelbine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are being treated with vinorelbine.