Manufacturer: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Vinblastine(1mg)
Vial of 1 Injection
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Kristina V 1mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of breast cancer, kidney cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Kristina V 1mg Injection is given as an injection into the vein under the supervision of a doctor. 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, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections and fever. In some cases, it may also cause kidney disease related to uric acid level. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
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. You should take precautions while taking this medication as it may cause inflammation of mouth and lips and neurological toxicity.
Vinblastine is in a class of medications called vinca alkaloids. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your body
The pharmacokinetics of vinblastine in humans was examined using a radioimmunoassay specific for both the Vinca alkaloids and aromatic ring [3H]vinblastine. The data were consistent with a three-compartment open model system with the following values
Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Decreased white blood cell count
Diarrhea
a bad infection.
decreased function of bone marrow.
decreased blood platelets.
severe decrease in white blood cells.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
depression
Kristina V 1mg 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kristina V 1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Kristina V 1mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
This medication is an anti-microtubule agent, prescribed for Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, and testicular cancer. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: aspirin and other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen), hydantoins (such as phenytoin), tolterodine, drugs that may harm the ears (for example, cisplatin, carboplatin, aminoglycosides such as gentamicin).
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Kristina V 1mg Injection is given as an IV infusion or injection into a 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, uric acid level and liver function.
Inform your doctor if you experience a skin rash, swelling of face or lips and trouble breathing.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Kristina V 1mg Injection a vesicant?
Kristina V 1mg Injection is a vesicant (irritant) and can cause damage to the blood vessels if it is not administered properly.
Q. How is Kristina V 1mg Injection administered?
Kristina V 1mg Injection is administered by intravenous route only.
Q. Does Kristina V 1mg Injection cause hair loss/infertility?
Yes, Kristina V 1mg Injection may cause hair loss/infertility.
Q. How does Kristina V 1mg Injection prevent mitosis?
Kristina V 1mg Injection prevents mitosis by inhibition of microtubule formation.
