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Velban (Vinblastine)

Velban is one of the older chemotherapy drugs which has been around for many years. Velban, when prepared for use, becomes a clear and colorless liquid and is given by intravenous route only. It is most commonly used in treatment of the following cancers:

• Lymphomas

• Hodgkin's Disease

• Gestational Throphoblastic disease

• Testis

• Breast cancer

The type and extent of a cancer will determine the method and schedule of administration of this drug. This decision is made by the medical oncologist. Velban is normally given once every 1-2 weeks

Side effects:

The degree and severity of the side effects depend on the amount and schedule of the administration of Velban. Following are some of the most common and important ill effects:

• Low white blood counts

• Low platelet count

• Anemia

• Hair Loss

• Soreness of the mouth, difficulty swallowing

• Diarrhea

• Nerve damage

• Damage to the veins, It can cause redness and irritation at the site of injection, despite proper injection.

• Severe damage to the tissues, if leaks from the injection site (Extravasation)

• Paralysis of bowels

It is imperative that patients would relay any side effects or problems to their medical oncologist.