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ALERT: U.S. Boxed Warning

The FDA-approved labeling includes a boxed warning. See Warnings/Precautions section for a concise summary of this information. For verbatim wording of the boxed warning, consult the product labeling or www.fda.gov.

Pronunciation

(vi NOR el been)

Generic Available (U.S.)

Yes

Index Terms

  • Dihydroxydeoxynorvinkaleukoblastine
  • Vinorelbine Tartrate

Brand Names: U.S.

  • Navelbine®

Brand Names: Canada

  • Navelbine®
  • Vinorelbine Injection, USP
  • Vinorelbine Tartrate for Injection

Pharmacologic Category

  • Antineoplastic Agent, Natural Source (Plant) Derivative
  • Antineoplastic Agent, Vinca Alkaloid

Pharmacologic Category Synonyms

  • Chemotherapy Agent, Natural Source (Plant) Derivative
  • Natural Source (Plant) Derivative Antineoplastic Agent

Use: Labeled Indications

Treatment of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Use: Unlabeled

Treatment of breast cancer (metastatic), cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma, and soft tissue sarcoma

Pregnancy Risk Factor

D

Pregnancy Considerations

Animal studies have demonstrated embryotoxicity, fetotoxicity, decreased fetal weight, and delayed ossification. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Women of childbearing potential should avoid becoming pregnant during vinorelbine treatment.

Lactation

Excretion in breast milk unknown/not recommended

Breast-Feeding Considerations

Due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in the nursing infant, breast-feeding is not recommended.

Contraindications

Pretreatment granulocyte counts <1000/mm3

Warnings/Precautions

Boxed warnings:

• Bone marrow suppression: See “Concerns related to adverse effects” below.

• Experienced physician: See “Other warnings/precautions” below.

• Extravasation: See “Other warnings/precautions” below.

• NOT for intrathecal use: See “Other warnings/precautions” below.

Special handling:

• Hazardous agent: Use appropriate precautions for handling and disposal; avoid eye contamination (exposure may cause severe irritation).

Concerns related to adverse effects:

• Bone marrow suppression: [U.S. Boxed Warning]: Severe granulocytopenia may occur with treatment; granulocytopenia is a dose-limiting toxicity; granulocyte counts should be ≥1000/mm3 prior to treatment initiation; monitor closely for infections and/or fever; may require dosage adjustment. Use with caution in patients with compromised marrow reserve due to prior chemotherapy therapy or prior radiation therapy.

• Gastrointestinal effects: May cause severe constipation (grade 3-4), paralytic ileus, intestinal obstruction, necrosis, and/or perforation.

• Neuropathy: May cause new onset or worsening of pre-existing neuropathy; use with caution in patients with neuropathy.

• Pulmonary toxicity: Fatal cases of interstitial pulmonary changes and ARDS have been reported with single-agent therapy. Promptly evaluate changes in baseline pulmonary symptoms or any new-onset pulmonary symptoms.

Disease-related concerns:

• Hepatic impairment: Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment; dosage modification required.

• Neurotoxicity: Use with caution in patients with neurotoxicity; dosage modification required.

• Radiation therapy: May have radiosensitizing effects with prior or concurrent radiation therapy; radiation recall reactions may occur in patients who have received prior radiation therapy.

Concurrent drug therapy issues:

• Cisplatin: The incidence of granulocytopenia is significantly higher when given in combination with cisplatin when compared to single-agent vinorelbine.

• Mitomycin C: Acute shortness of breath and severe bronchospasm have been reported rarely; usually associated with concurrent administration of mitomycin.

Other warnings/precautions:

• Experienced physician: [U.S. Boxed Warning]: Should be administered under the supervision of an experienced cancer chemotherapy physician.

• Extravasation: [U.S. Boxed Warning]: Avoid extravasation; infiltration may cause irritation, thrombophlebitis and/or local tissue necrosis.

• NOT for intrathecal use: [U.S. Boxed Warning]: Intrathecal administration may result in death. For I.V. use only. Vinorelbine should NOT be prepared during the preparation of any intrathecal medications. After preparation, store vinorelbine in a location away from the separate storage location recommended for intrathecal medications.

Adverse Reactions

Note: Reported with single-agent therapy.

>10%:

Central nervous system: Fatigue (27%)

Dermatologic: Alopecia (12% to 30%)

Gastrointestinal: Nausea (31% to 44%; grade 3: 1% to 2%), constipation (35%; grade 3: 3%), vomiting (20% to 31%; grade 3: 1% to 2%), diarrhea (12% to 17%)

Hematologic: Leukopenia (83% to 92%; grade 4: 6% to 15%), granulocytopenia (90%; grade 4: 36%; nadir: 7-10 days; recovery 14-21 days; dose-limiting), neutropenia (85%; grade 4: 28%), anemia (83%; grades 3/4: 9%)

Hepatic: AST increased (67%; grade 3: 5%; grade 4: 1%), total bilirubin increased (5% to 13%; grade 3: 4%; grade 4: 3%)

Local: Injection site reaction (22% to 28%; includes erythema, vein discoloration), injection site pain (16%)

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Weakness (36%), peripheral neuropathy (25%; grade 3: 1%; grade 4: <1%)

Renal: Creatinine increased (13%)

1% to 10%:

Cardiovascular: Chest pain (5%)

Dermatologic: Rash (<5%)

Gastrointestinal: Paralytic ileus (1%)

Hematologic: Neutropenic fever/sepsis (8%; grade 4: 4%), thrombocytopenia (3% to 5%; grades 3/4: 1%)

Local: Phlebitis (7% to 10%)

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Loss of deep tendon reflexes (<5%), myalgia (<5%), arthralgia (<5%), jaw pain (<5%)

Otic: Ototoxicity (≤1%)

Respiratory: Dyspnea (7%)

<1%, postmarketing, and/or case reports: Abdominal pain, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, angioedema, back pain, DVT, dysphagia, esophagitis, flushing, gait instability, headache, hemolytic uremic syndrome, hemorrhagic cystitis, hyper-/hypotension, hyponatremia, intestinal necrosis, intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, interstitial pulmonary changes, local rash, local urticaria, MI (rare), mucositis, muscle weakness, myocardial ischemia, pancreatitis, paralytic ileus, pneumonia, pruritus, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolus, radiation recall (dermatitis, esophagitis), skin blistering, syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion, tachycardia, thromboembolic events, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, tumor pain, urticaria, vasodilation

Metabolism/Transport Effects

Substrate of CYP2D6 (minor), CYP3A4 (major); Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential; Inhibits CYP2D6 (weak), CYP3A4 (weak)

Drug Interactions

ARIPiprazole: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase the serum concentration of ARIPiprazole. Management: Monitor for increased aripiprazole systemic exposure/affects with concomitant use of a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor. Decrease aripiprazole dose to 25% of the usual dose in patients receiving both a CYP3A4 and a CYP2D6 inhibitor (regardless of potencies). Risk C: Monitor therapy

ARIPiprazole: CYP2D6 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase the serum concentration of ARIPiprazole. Management: Monitor for increased aripiprazole pharmacologic effects. Aripiprazole dose adjustments may or may not be required based on concomitant therapy and/or indication. Consult product labeling for specific recommendations. Risk C: Monitor therapy

BCG: Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of BCG. Risk X: Avoid combination

CISplatin: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Vinorelbine. Specifically, the combination may be associated with a higher risk of granulocytopenia. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CloZAPine: Myelosuppressive Agents may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of CloZAPine. Specifically, the risk for agranulocytosis may be increased. Risk X: Avoid combination

Coccidioidin Skin Test: Immunosuppressants may diminish the diagnostic effect of Coccidioidin Skin Test. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Conivaptan: May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk X: Avoid combination

CYP3A4 Inducers (Strong): May increase the metabolism of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Moderate): May decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Strong): May decrease the metabolism of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Dasatinib: May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Deferasirox: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Denosumab: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants. Specifically, the risk for serious infections may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Echinacea: May diminish the therapeutic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Gefitinib: May enhance the neutropenic effect of Vinorelbine. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Herbs (CYP3A4 Inducers): May increase the metabolism of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Itraconazole: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Vinorelbine. Itraconazole may increase the serum concentration of Vinorelbine. Management: Monitor for increased toxic effects of vinorelbine if itraconazole is being received/initiated/dose increased. Decreased vinorelbine doses may be required. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Ivacaftor: May increase the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Leflunomide: Immunosuppressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Leflunomide. Specifically, the risk for hematologic toxicity such as pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, and/or thrombocytopenia may be increased. Management: Consider not using a leflunomide loading dose in patients receiving other immunosuppressants. Patients receiving both leflunomide and another immunosuppressant should be monitored for bone marrow suppression at least monthly. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Macrolide Antibiotics: May increase the serum concentration of Antineoplastic Agents (Vinca Alkaloids). Macrolides may also increase the distribution of Vinca Alkaloids into certain cells and/or tissues. Management: Consider an alternative to using a macrolide antibiotic when possible in order to avoid the potential for increased vinca alkaloid toxicity. Exceptions: Azithromycin; Azithromycin (Systemic); Fidaxomicin. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

MitoMYcin: Antineoplastic Agents (Vinca Alkaloids) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of MitoMYcin. Specifically, the risk of pulmonary toxicity may be increased. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Natalizumab: Immunosuppressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Natalizumab. Specifically, the risk of concurrent infection may be increased. Risk X: Avoid combination

PACLitaxel: May enhance the neurotoxic effect of Vinorelbine. Risk C: Monitor therapy

PACLitaxel (Protein Bound): May enhance the neurotoxic effect of Vinorelbine. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Peginterferon Alfa-2b: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP2D6 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Pimecrolimus: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Pimozide: CYP3A4 Inhibitors (Weak) may increase the serum concentration of Pimozide. Risk X: Avoid combination

Posaconazole: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Antineoplastic Agents (Vinca Alkaloids). Posaconazole may increase the serum concentration of Antineoplastic Agents (Vinca Alkaloids). Management: Consider vinca alkaloid dose adjustment. Specific dose adjustment guidelines are not currently available. Monitor response to vinca alkaloid therapy, including development of vinca alkaloid toxicities (e.g., gastrointestinal toxicity, neurotoxicity). Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Roflumilast: May enhance the immunosuppressive effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Sipuleucel-T: Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of Sipuleucel-T. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Tacrolimus (Topical): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Tocilizumab: May decrease the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Trastuzumab: May enhance the neutropenic effect of Immunosuppressants. Risk C: Monitor therapy

Vaccines (Inactivated): Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Inactivated). Risk C: Monitor therapy

Vaccines (Live): Immunosuppressants may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Vaccines (Live). Vaccinial infections may develop. Immunosuppressants may diminish the therapeutic effect of Vaccines (Live). Management: Avoid use of live organism vaccines with immunosuppressants; live-attenuated vaccines should not be given for at least 3 months after immunosuppressants. Risk X: Avoid combination

Voriconazole: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Antineoplastic Agents (Vinca Alkaloids). Voriconazole may increase the serum concentration of Antineoplastic Agents (Vinca Alkaloids). Risk D: Consider therapy modification

Ethanol/Nutrition/Herb Interactions

Herb/Nutraceutical: Avoid St John's wort (may decrease vinorelbine levels).

Storage

Store intact vials under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Intact vials are stable at room temperature of 25°C (77°F) for up to 72 hours. Dilutions in D5W or NS are stable for 24 hours at room temperature. After preparation, store vinorelbine in a location away from the separate storage location recommended for intrathecal medications.

Reconstitution

Dilute in D5W or NS to a final concentration of 1.5-3 mg/mL (for syringe) or 0.5-2 mg/mL (for I.V. bag). Vinorelbine should NOT be prepared during the preparation of any intrathecal medications.

Compatibility

Stable in D51/2NS, D5W, LR, NS, 1/2NS.

Y-site administration: Compatible: Amikacin, aztreonam, bleomycin, bumetanide, buprenorphine, butorphanol, calcium gluconate, carboplatin, carmustine, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, chlorpromazine, cimetidine, cisplatin, clindamycin, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dacarbazine, dactinomycin, daunorubicin HCl, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, diphenhydramine, doxorubicin, doxorubicin liposome, doxycycline, droperidol, enalaprilat, etoposide, famotidine, filgrastim, floxuridine, fluconazole, fludarabine, gallium nitrate, gemcitabine, gentamicin, granisetron, haloperidol lactate, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, hydromorphone, hydroxyzine HCl, idarubicin, ifosfamide, imipenem/cilastatin, lorazepam, mannitol, mechlorethamine, melphalan, meperidine, mesna, methotrexate, metoclopramide, metronidazole, mitoxantrone, morphine, nalbuphine, ondansetron, oxaliplatin, potassium chloride, prochlorperazine, promethazine, ranitidine, streptozocin, teniposide, ticarcillin/clavulanate, tobramycin, vancomycin, vinblastine, vincristine, zidovudine. Incompatible: Acyclovir, allopurinol, aminophylline, amphotericin B, amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate complex, ampicillin, cefazolin, cefotetan, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, fluorouracil, furosemide, ganciclovir, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, mitomycin, piperacillin, sodium bicarbonate, thiotepa, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Variable (consult detailed reference): Heparin.

Compatibility in syringe: Incompatible: Ceftriaxone.

Mechanism of Action

Semisynthetic vinca alkaloid which binds to tubulin and inhibits microtubule formation, therefore, arresting the cell at metaphase by disrupting the formation of the mitotic spindle; it is specific for the M and S phases. Vinorelbine may also interfere with nucleic acid and protein synthesis by blocking glutamic acid utilization.

Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics

Absorption: Unreliable; must be given I.V.

Distribution: Vd: 25-40 L/kg; binds extensively to human platelets and lymphocytes (80% to 91%)

Protein binding: 80% to 91%

Metabolism: Extensively hepatic, via CYP3A4, to two metabolites, deacetylvinorelbine (active) and vinorelbine N-oxide

Bioavailability: Oral (not approved in the U. S.): 26% to 45%

Half-life elimination: Triphasic: Terminal: 28-44 hours

Excretion: Feces (46%); urine (18%, 10% to 12% as unchanged drug)

Clearance: Plasma: Mean: 0.97-1.26 L/hour/kg

Dosage

Details concerning dosing in combination regimens should also be consulted.

I.V.: Adults:

NSCLC:

Single-agent therapy: 30 mg/m2/dose every 7 days

Combination therapy with cisplatin: 25-30 mg/m2/dose every 7 days (in combination with cisplatin)

Breast cancer (unlabeled use): 25 mg/m2/dose every 7 days (Zelek, 2001)

Cervical cancer (unlabeled use): 30 mg/m2/dose days 1 and 8 of a 21-day treatment cycle (Muggia, 2004; Muggia, 2005)

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (unlabeled use): 30 mg/m2/dose (maximum dose: 60 mg) every 7 days for 6 weeks (Stebbing, 2009) or 30 mg/m2/dose (maximum dose: 60 mg) every 7 days for 6 weeks, off 2 weeks, then repeat cycle (Muers, 2008)

Ovarian cancer (unlabeled use): 25 mg/m2/dose every 7 days (Bajetta, 1996) or 30 mg/m2/dose days 1 and 8 of a 21-day treatment cycle (Rothenberg, 2004)

Soft tissue sarcoma (unlabeled use; in combination with gemcitabine): 25 mg/m2/dose days 1 and 8 of a 21-day treatment cycle (Dileo, 2007)

Dosage adjustment in hematological toxicity: Granulocyte counts should be ≥1000 cells/mm3 prior to the administration of vinorelbine. Adjustments in the dosage of vinorelbine should be based on granulocyte counts obtained on the day of treatment as follows:

Granulocytes ≥1500 cells/mm3 on day of treatment: Administer 100% of starting dose

Granulocytes 1000-1499 cells/mm3 on day of treatment: Administer 50% of starting dose

Granulocytes <1000 cells/mm3 on day of treatment: Do not administer. Repeat granulocyte count in one week; if 3 consecutive doses are held because granulocyte count is <1000 cells/mm3, discontinue vinorelbine.

For patients who, during treatment, have experienced fever and/or sepsis while granulocytopenic or had 2 consecutive weekly doses held due to granulocytopenia, subsequent doses of vinorelbine should be:

75% of starting dose for granulocytes ≥1500 cells/mm3

37.5% of starting dose for granulocytes 1000-1499 cells/mm3

Dosage adjustment for neurotoxicity: Neurotoxicity ≥grade 2: Discontinue treatment

Dosage adjustment in renal impairment: No adjustment is necessary.

Dosing adjustment in hepatic impairment: The FDA-approved labeling guidelines are as follows: Vinorelbine should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic insufficiency. In patients who develop hyperbilirubinemia during treatment with vinorelbine, the dose should be adjusted for total bilirubin as follows:

Serum bilirubin ≤2 mg/dL: Administer 100% of dose

Serum bilirubin 2.1-3 mg/dL: Administer 50% of dose

Serum bilirubin >3 mg/dL: Administer 25% of dose

Dosing adjustment in patients with concurrent hematologic toxicity and hepatic impairment: Administer the lower of the doses determined from the adjustment recommendations.

Dosage: Combination Regimens

Breast cancer:

Paclitaxel-Vinorelbine

Vinorelbine-FEC

Vinorelbine-Trastuzumab

Vinorelbine-Trastuzumab-FEC

Cervical cancer: Cisplatin-Vinorelbine (Cervical Cancer)

Lung cancer (nonsmall cell):

Cetuximab-Cisplatin-Vinorelbine

Gemcitabine-Vinorelbine (NSCLC)

Vinorelbine-Cisplatin

Lymphoma, Hodgkin:

GVD (Hodgkin)

IGEV (Hodgkin)

Vinorelbine (Hodgkin Regimen)

Malignant pleural mesothelioma: Vinorelbine (Mesothelioma Regimen)

Prostate cancer: Estramustine + Vinorelbine

Soft tissue sarcoma: Gemcitabine-Vinorelbine (Sarcoma)

Administration: I.V.

FATAL IF GIVEN INTRATHECALLY. Administer as a direct intravenous push or rapid bolus, over 6-10 minutes (up to 30 minutes). Longer infusions may increase the risk of pain and phlebitis. Intravenous doses should be followed by at least 75-125 mL of saline or D5W to reduce the incidence of phlebitis and inflammation. Assure proper needle or catheter position prior to administration.

Administration: I.V. Detail

Do not administer in an extremity with poor circulation or repeatedly into the same vein.

pH: 3.5 (injection)

Monitoring Parameters

CBC with differential and platelet count, hepatic function tests; monitor for new-onset pulmonary symptoms (or worsening from baseline); monitor for neuropathy

Patient Education

This medication can only be administered by infusion; report immediately any redness, swelling, burning, or pain at infusion site. Maintain adequate hydration and nutrition. You will be more susceptible to infection. May cause hair loss (will grow back after therapy), nausea or vomiting (request antiemetic if persistent), feelings of weakness or lethargy, or mouth sores. Report persistent constipation or abdominal pain; numbness or tingling in fingers or toes; weakness, numbness, or pain in muscles or extremities; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat, burning urination, fatigue); unusual bleeding (eg, tarry stools; easy bruising; blood in stool, urine, or mouth); unresolved mouth sores; skin rash or itching; or respiratory difficulty.

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No significant effects or complications reported

Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions

No information available to require special precautions

Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

May cause drowsiness

Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

Bone marrow suppression is common; avoid clozapine and carbamazepine

Nursing: Physical Assessment/Monitoring

For intravenous use only. Use caution with hepatic impairment, neurotoxicity, or compromised marrow reserve. Premedication with antiemetic is advisable. May cause severe constipation, paralytic ileus, intestinal obstruction, necrosis, and/or perforation; prophylactic bowel management regimen may be advisable. Infusion site must be monitored closely to prevent extravasation; may cause tissue damage and necrosis. Monitor for peripheral neuropathy. Assess pulmonary status and liver function prior to each infusion and throughout therapy.

Oncology: Emetic Potential

Oral: Moderate (30% to 90%)

I.V.: Very low (<10%)

Oncology: Vesicant

Vesicant.

Dosage Forms

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Injection, solution: 10 mg/mL (1 mL [DSC], 5 mL [DSC])

Injection, solution [preservative free]: 10 mg/mL (1 mL, 5 mL)

Navelbine®: 10 mg/mL (1 mL, 5 mL)

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International Brand Names

  • Filcrin (UY)
  • Navelbin (HN)
  • Navelbine (AE, AR, AT, AU, BB, BG, BH, BM, BR, BS, BZ, CH, CL, CN, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, GY, ID, IE, IL, IQ, IR, IT, JM, JO, KP, KW, LB, LU, LY, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PK, PL, QA, RU, SA, SE, SR, SY, TH, TR, TT, TW, YE)
  • Viessia (TH)
  • Vilne (EC)
  • Vinbine (IN)
  • Vinorgen (PE, PY)
  • Vinotel (PH)
  • Zinavin (CO)

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