Cytoblastin 10mg Injection

Cytoblastin 10mg Injection contains Vinblastine 10mg used to treat breast cancer, squamous cell cancer of the neck and head, Kaposi's sarcoma, testicular cancer, mycosis fungoides, lymphoma, histiocytosis X, Hodgkin's diseases. It works by inhibiting the multiplication of cancer cells.

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as breast cancer, squamous cell cancer of the neck and head, Kaposi's sarcoma, testicular cancer, mycosis fungoides, lymphoma, histiocytosis X, Hodgkin's diseases.

Breast cancer

It is a type of cancer that forms in the breast cells. It is common among women. Symptoms include breast lump, change in breast size, redness, pitting of the skin, color change, and peeling surrounding the breast skin or nipple. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.

Kaposi’s sarcoma

It is a type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels. This usually grows in the skin, lymph nodes, internal organs, and the mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose, and throat. Symptoms include rashes, lumps, inflammation, cough, fever, mouth ulcer, shortness of breath, and inflamed lymph nodes.

Carcinoma of head and neck

It is also called throat cancer. Alcohol and Smoking are considered major risk factors for head and neck cancer. Symptoms include swelling in the jaw, lump, trouble in speaking and breathing, pain in ears, headache, nose bleeding, and pain in the upper teeth. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.

Testicular cancer

It is also called a malignant neoplasm of the testis. Cancer usually occurs in the testicles when compared with another type of cancer it is rare. Symptoms include testicle enlargement, abdomen and groin pain, enlargement of breast and back pain

Hodgkin’s lymphoma

It is also known as Hodgkin’s disease, cancer in part of your immune system called the lymphatic system. It occurs when there is a change in the DNA of white blood cells called B lymphocytes. Symptoms include fever, night sweats, weight loss, severe itching, increased sensitivity, and swelling of lymph nodes.

Mycosis fungoides

It is a common type of blood cancer. It usually occurs when some white blood cells called T-cells become cancerous. Symptoms include rash, tumors, skin lesions, and itchy skin.

Histiocytosis X

It is also called Langerhans cell histiocytosis, it is a rare disorder that usually affects children. It is characterized by an abnormal increase in immune cells called histiocyte cells. Symptoms include bone pain, chest pain, cough, fever, increased amount of urine, rash, and shortness of breath.

Cytoblastin 10mg Injection is prescribed in the following indications as breast cancer, squamous cell cancer of neck and head, Kaposi's sarcoma, testicular cancer, mycosis fungoides, lymphoma, histiocytosis X, Hodgkin's diseases.  

Cytoblastin 10mg Injection contains Vinblastin 10mg is an anti-cancer medication, a vinca alkaloid. It produces its action by acting on M and S phases by inhibiting the formation of microtubule which interferes in the mitotic spindle formation which in turn leads to the inhibition of the DNA and RNA synthesis and cause cell death.

Cytoblastin 10mg Injection contains Vinblastin 10mg is an anti-cancer medication, a vinca alkaloid. It produces its action by acting on M and S phases by inhibiting the formation of microtubule which interferes in the mitotic spindle formation which in turn leads to the inhibition of the DNA and RNA synthesis and cause cell death.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Vinblastin
• It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are with active bacterial infection and myelosuppression
• It is not recommended to use this medicine in an intrathecal administration

• Anemia
• Leukopenia
• Myelosuppression
• Hair loss
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Hypertension
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Jaw pain

• I am experiencing nausea and fatigue. Is this due to Cytoblastin 10mg Injection?

Yes, the common side effect of this medicine is nausea and fatigue so it is better to eat more frequent meals to decrease nausea and also avoid foods that are salty, spicy, fatty. Drink plenty of rest and do light exercise to keep yourself active

• When should I call my doctor during treatment with an Cytoblastin 10mg Injection?

Kindly inform your doctor if you have experienced sudden difficulty in breathing, cough, fever, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Also, inform your doctor if you have to take any medication to control cholesterol.

• I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking the Cytoblastin 10mg Injection? What should I do?

Use sunscreen whenever you step outdoors and use moisturizer to get relief from the rash, dry and itchy skin. Your skin will return to normal once your treatment is stopped.

Alcohol

It is not clear that consuming alcohol is safe while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Pregnancy

The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

Breast Feeding

The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

Kidney Problem

It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are with renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Liver Disease

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having hepatic impairment. Adjust the dose as per the requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Cytoblastin 10mg Injection comes in a liquid solution as an intravenous. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

It is considered safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Cytoblastin 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.

• Bone marrow depression, neuropathy, neuromuscular diseases may occur
• Therapy should be administered with caution when you are receiving this medicine along with the neurotoxic and ototoxic agent
• Jaw pain, hoarseness, and dysphagia may occur due to cranial neuropathy
• The use of this medicine may produce irritant
• Kindly avoid pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine it may cause fetal harm

• You are not responding to the treatment
• You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
• You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
• You develop shortness of breath

Vinblastine 10mg is used to treat breast cancer, squamous cell cancer of the neck and head, Kaposi's sarcoma, testicular cancer, mycosis fungoides, lymphoma, histiocytosis X, Hodgkin's diseases. It produces its action by acting on M and S phases by inhibiting the formation of microtubule which interferes in the mitotic spindle formation which in turn leads to the inhibition of the DNA and RNA synthesis and cause cell death.

Drug-Drug Interaction

Chloramphenicol

Use alternative drugs because the use of chloramphenicol will increase the effect of vinblastine by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism.

Deferiprone

Use alternative drug because the combination of this medicine either increases the toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism

Pomalidomide

Use alternative drugs because the use of vinblastin decreases the effect of pomalidomide by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter.

Ethotoin

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of vinblastine decreases the effect of ethotoin by inhibiting GI absorption.

Phenytoin

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of vinblastine decreases the effect of phenytoin by increasing its metabolism.

Drug-Food Interaction

No data available kindly consult with your doctor

Drug-Disease Interaction

Infections

The use of this medicine is contraindicated in patients who are having the infectious disease because of their cytotoxic effect their induce myelosuppression.

Myelosuppression

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with bone marrow suppression because the use of this medicine induces dose-related myelosuppression, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia

Pulmonary dysfunction

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with pulmonary dysfunction because it may cause an acute shortness of breath and bronchospasm.

Hepatic dysfunction

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction because it may increase the risk for toxicity associated with vinblastine therapy.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

• Stored at 2-8°C in the refrigerator.
• Do not freeze
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.

• Vinblastin 10mg is an anti-cancer medication, a vinca alkaloid
• It is used to treat breast cancer, squamous cell cancer of the neck and head, Kaposi's sarcoma, testicular cancer, mycosis fungoides, lymphoma, histiocytosis X, Hodgkin's diseases
• Do not withdraw the medicine without consulting with a doctor
• Kindly avoid pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine
• Kindly monitor the patient's blood cell count, platelet count, uric acid level, and liver function