Vinorelbine Tartrate
Vincristine is a type of chemotherapy called a vinca alkaloid. Vinca alkaloids interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). They block cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division).
FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.
Use in Cancer
Vinorelbine tartrate is approved to treat:
- Non-small cell lung cancer. It is used as first-line therapy:
- With cisplatin in patients with locally advanced disease.
- Alone or with cisplatin in patients whose disease has spread to other parts of the body.
Vinorelbine tartrate is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
More About Vinorelbine Tartrate
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Vinorelbine Tartrate - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
Find Clinical Trials for Vinorelbine Tartrate - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.