Velvin Injection 10 mg/10 ml contains Vinblastine Sulfate, a vinca alkaloid chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of various cancers. It works by inhibiting cancer cell division, making it effective in combination chemotherapy regimens for both solid tumors and hematological malignancies.

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Indications

Velvin Injection is indicated for:

• Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• Testicular cancer
• Breast cancer (in combination therapy)
• Kaposi’s sarcoma
• Other malignancies as directed by an oncologist

Mechanism of Action

Vinblastine works by binding to tubulin and inhibiting microtubule formation. This results in:

• Arrest of cancer cells in metaphase of cell division
• Inhibition of mitosis (cell division)
• Suppression of tumor growth and proliferation

Dosage and Administration

• Administered intravenously only under strict oncologist supervision
• Dose is calculated based on body surface area and cancer protocol
• Must never be given intrathecally (can be fatal)
• Injection should be administered slowly and carefully
• Treatment schedule varies depending on chemotherapy regimen

Benefits

• Effective against a wide range of cancers
• Commonly used in combination chemotherapy protocols
• Helps reduce tumor burden and disease progression
• Established role in lymphoma and testicular cancer treatment

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Hair loss (alopecia)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite

Serious side effects:

• Bone marrow suppression (low white blood cells, anemia, thrombocytopenia)
• Neurotoxicity (numbness, tingling, nerve pain)
• Severe infections due to immunosuppression
• Liver function abnormalities
• Extravasation injury at injection site

Precautions and Warnings

• Must be administered only by trained oncology professionals
• Never administer intrathecally (fatal risk)
• Regular blood count monitoring is essential
• Use cautiously in patients with liver impairment
• Avoid pregnancy during treatment; use effective contraception
• Increased risk of infection—avoid exposure to sick individuals

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ অনুযায়ী ঔষধ সেবন করুন

Drug Interactions

Velvin Injection may interact with:

• Other chemotherapeutic agents
• Drugs causing bone marrow suppression
• Certain antifungal or antiviral medications
• Radiation therapy (increased toxicity risk)

Careful oncologist supervision is required.

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a dry place
• Protect from light
• Do not freeze
• Keep out of reach of children.