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Indications/Uses
NSCLC; advanced breast cancer in adults.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1st 3 administrations: 60 mg/m2 once wkly as single agent. Subsequent administrations: Increase dose to 80 mg/m2 once wkly after 3rd administration. Patient w/ neutrophils >1,000/mm3; or >500 & <1,000/mm3 (1 episode) Recommended dose starting w/ 4th administration: 80 mg/m2 once wkly, neutrophils >500 & <1,000/mm3 (2 episodes); or <500/mm3Recommended dose starting w/ 4th administration: 60 mg/m2 once wkly. Mild hepatic impairment 60 mg/m2 once wkly. Moderate hepatic impairment 50 mg/m2 once wkly.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Swallow whole w/ water; do not chew, suck or dissolve the softcap.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to vinorelbine or other vinca alkaloids. Disease significantly affecting absorption. Previous significant surgical resection of stomach or small bowel. Neutrophil count <1,500/mm3 or current/recent severe infection (w/in 2 wk). Platelet count <100,000/mm3. Patients requiring long-term O2 therapy. Combination w/ yellow fever vaccine. Lactation.
L01CA04 - vinorelbine ; Belongs to the class of plant alkaloids and other natural products, vinca alkaloids and analogues. Used in the treatment of cancer.