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Vinorelbine

Vinorelbine. Navelbine Vinorelbine tartrate NVB. Other Names. Non-small-cell lung cancer Breast cancer Uterine cervical cancer Hodgkin’s disease. Indications. Vinca alkaloid (tubulin inhibitor). Classification. How this drug is given:. IV Push or infusion. Extravasation.

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Vinorelbine

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  1. Vinorelbine

  2. Navelbine • Vinorelbine tartrate • NVB Other Names

  3. Non-small-cell lung cancer • Breast cancer • Uterine cervical cancer • Hodgkin’s disease Indications

  4. Vincaalkaloid (tubulin inhibitor) Classification

  5. How this drug is given:

  6. IV Push or infusion

  7. Extravasation

  8. Management of extravastion

  9. Low Blood Counts • Nausea or Vomiting • Muscle weakness • Constipation • Pain along the site where the medication was given Side effect

  10. Avoid crowds or people with colds • Wash your hands often • Use an electric razor and soft toothbrush to minimize bleeding • Take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor • Eat small, frequent meals • Drink 2 to 3 quarts of fluid ever day to decrease the chances of being constipation and prevent dehydration • Keep your bowels moving, to use prescribe a stool softener to help prevent constipation • Apply warm compress if you have any pain, redness or swelling at the IV site, and notify your doctor Self Care Tips

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