Vinblastine Sulphate

Indications & Dose:

Various cancers including leukaemia, lymphomas and some solid tumours (e.g breast and lung cancers)
DOSE

Adults First dose 3.7mg/m2 bsa , second dose5.5mg/m2 bsa, third dose 7.4mg/m2 bsa, fourth dose 9.25mg/ m2 bsa, fifth dose 2.5mg/m2 bsa

Children First dose 2.5mg/m2 bsa , second dose3.75mg/m2 bsa, third dose 5.0mg/m2 bsa, fourth dose 6.25mg/ m2 bsa, fifth dose 7.5mg/m2 bsa.

Contraindications:

Pregnancy breast feeding

Side Effects:

Irritant to tissue 

Cautions:

Hepatic impairment , neuromuscular disease

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