Vinbicel 50 Injection

Short Description

Vinbicel 50 Injection is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Weakness Fatigue Hair loss

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vinbicel 50 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Vinbicel 50 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Vinbicel 50 Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Vinbicel 50 Injection blocks replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Vinbicel 50 Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor. Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, platelet count, and liver function. Inform your doctor if you experience skin rash, swelling of face or lips, and trouble breathing.