Vinblastine: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Vinblastine Sulfate Injection is indicated in the palliative treatment of the following: I.
- Data source
- FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (label f073b58e…)
- Label version
- current
- Last reviewed
- 2026
Reported adverse reactions
Reactions listed in current FDA labeling, with the highest frequency reported across summarized placebo-controlled trials.
No structured frequency data available in current labeling. Consult the official label.
Labeled uses (from FDA prescribing information)
Vinblastine Sulfate Injection is indicated in the palliative treatment of the following: I. Frequently Responsive Malignancies • Generalized Hodgkin’s disease (Stages III and IV, Ann Arbor modification of Rye staging system) • Lymphocytic lymphoma (nodular and diffuse, poorly and well differentiated) • Histiocytic lymphoma • Mycosis fungoides (advanced stages) • Advanced carcinoma of the testis • Kaposi’s sarcoma • Letterer-Siwe disease (histiocytosis X) II. Less Frequently Responsive Malignancies • Choriocarcinoma resistant to other chemotherapeutic agents • Carcinoma of the breast, unresponsive to appropriate endocrine surgery and hormonal therapyCurrent principles of chemotherapy for many types of cancer include the concurrent administration of several antineoplastic agents. For enhanced therapeutic effect without additive toxicity, agents with different dose-limiting clinical toxicities and different mechanisms of action are generally selected. Therefore, although vinblastine sulfate is effective as a single agent in the aforementioned indications, it is usually administered in combination with other antineoplastic drugs. Such combination therapy produces a greater percentage o…
Conditions associated with Vinblastine in labeling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vinblastine used for?
FDA labeling lists the approved uses shown above under "Labeled uses." This summary is informational; only a qualified prescriber can determine whether a medication is appropriate for you.
What are the most commonly reported side effects of Vinblastine?
Current labeling for this ingredient does not include a structured frequency table that we can reproduce. Review the official label linked below.
Does Vinblastine require lab monitoring?
Monitoring needs vary. Ask your healthcare provider whether any lab tests apply while taking Vinblastine.
Where does this information come from?
All clinical facts on this page were extracted from the current FDA-registered product labeling for this ingredient, published by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. See the source link below.
Medical disclaimer: Educational content extracted from public FDA labeling. Not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.