Zorelbin 50mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)

Zorelbin 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

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General Information

Contains

Vinorelbine (50mg)

Marketer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, weakness, fatigue, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. Men are advised to seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.

Uses of Zorelbin Injection

Benefits of Zorelbin Injection

Breast cancer
Zorelbin 50mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Zorelbin 50mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

Non-small cell lung cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Zorelbin 50mg Injection helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Zorelbin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zorelbin

Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Fatigue
Hair loss
Low blood platelets
Increased liver enzymes
Fever
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Bleeding
Constipation

How to use Zorelbin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Zorelbin Injection works

Zorelbin 50mg Injection blocks replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Quick tips

Zorelbin 50mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count, platelet count and liver function.
Inform your doctor if you experience skin rash, swelling of face or lips and trouble breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zorelbin 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zorelbin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Zorelbin 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Zorelbin 50mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zorelbin 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zorelbin 50mg Injection is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Zorelbin 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zorelbin 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while these patients are taking this medicine.

Frequently asked questions

Is Zorelbin 50mg Injection a vesicant?

Yes, Zorelbin 50mg Injection is a vesicant.

Is Zorelbin 50mg Injection effective?

Zorelbin 50mg Injection is effective for the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor for your condition.

How is Zorelbin 50mg Injection administered?

Zorelbin 50mg Injection is administered as an intravenous infusion.

Does Zorelbin 50mg Injection cause hair loss?

Zorelbin 50mg Injection has hair loss as a side effect. Please inform your doctor about any side effects that you may observe while on therapy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Vinca alkaloids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Antimicrotubule agents- Vinka alkaloid

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1707.
Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 949.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1479-80.
Vinorelbine tartrate. Wedel, Germany: Medac GmbH; 2006 [revised Aug. 2017]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Vinorelbine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Vinorelbine. [Updated 2018 Dec 3]. [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

What is the purpose of Chemotherepy given at the time of radiotherapy in ca lung small cell carcinoma

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

This is given to enhance the therapeutic effect of radiation therapy which is curative for small cell lung cancer.

If any symtom of brest cancer if have whats the cure

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

First is confirmation of breast cancerChance of cure depends on stage of cancer

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Marketer details

Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

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Zorelbin 50mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Zorelbin Injection

Benefits of Zorelbin Injection

Side effects of Zorelbin Injection

How to use Zorelbin Injection

How Zorelbin Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Zorelbin 50mg Injection a vesicant?

Is Zorelbin 50mg Injection effective?

How is Zorelbin 50mg Injection administered?

Does Zorelbin 50mg Injection cause hair loss?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

Patient concerns

What is the purpose of Chemotherepy given at the time of radiotherapy in ca lung small cell carcinoma

If any symtom of brest cancer if have whats the cure

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Have issue with the content

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