Vinblastine

🧮 Dose calculator

Hodgkin lymphoma · Regimen source: FDA Vinblastine · Dosage and Administration

• • Only under an oncologist in an equipped centre. Calculator = label mg/m² × BSA (Mosteller); protocol, cycle interval and adjustment for CBC and renal/hepatic function rest with the oncology team. FDA Vinblastine · Dosage and Administration
• • Weekly increments by WBC: 5.5, 7.4, 9.25, 11.1 mg/m²; max 18.5 mg/m². IV only — intrathecal injection is fatal. FDA Vinblastine · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyDangerous / avoid

  Label: can cause fetal harm. Dangerous in pregnancy. FDA Vinblastine · Pregnancy Category D

  “Vinblastine sulfate can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Vinblastine · Nursing Mothers

  “Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions from vinblastine sulfate in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Vinblastine · Pediatric Use

  “The dosage schedule for pediatric patients is indicated under DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION .”

• 👴 Older adultsNo data

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• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

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