Vinblastine

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 22.04.2021

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Definition
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Cytostatic drug, vinca alkaloid which is semi-synthetically extracted like vincristine from vinca rosea, an evergreen species.

Half-life
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25 h

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)
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Inhibition of intracellular tubulin synthesis. Arrest of the cells in the metaphase of mitosis. Disruption of DNA and RNA synthesis. Induction of apoptosis.

Indication
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M. Hodgkin, mycosis fungoides, testicular carcinoma, malignant melanoma, Kaposi's sarcoma.

Notice! During the therapy and up to 6 months afterwards, effective contraception must be carried out.

Dosage and method of use
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3.7 mg/m2 KO/day i.v. every 1-2 weeks or in polychemotherapy 6-8 mg/m2 KO/day for 1-2 days every 3-4 weeks.

Undesirable effects
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BB changes, gastrointestinal disorders, subileus, liver or kidney damage, hyperuricemia, alopecia (see alopecia medicamentosa), dermatitis, stomatitis, erythroderma, neurotoxic disorders, disorders of spermiogenesis and ovulation. Very rarely dyspnoea or respiratory disorders.

Interactions
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The administration of myelotoxic substances increases bone marrow toxicity and the blood sugar-lowering effect of oral antidiabetics is enhanced.

Contraindication
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Pregnancy, lactation, acute infections, severe bone marrow depression.

Preparations
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Vinblastine 10 Hexal

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Last updated on: 22.04.2021