Review the side-effects of Vinflunine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Constipation, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomatitis or painful swelling and sores inside the mouth, indigestion
Cardiovascular: Heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, increased heart rate, fluctuations in blood pressure, phlebitis or vein inflammation
Nervous system: Peripheral neuropathy, headache, dizziness, insomnia, fainting, taste disturbances, confusion, stabbing pain in the face or the head
Respiratory: Dyspnea or breathing difficulties, chest congestion, cough
Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain, back pain, bone pain, muscle weakness, pain in the jaw and extremities
Skin: Hair loss, rashes, itching, excessive sweating
Others: Weight gain, chills, weakness, injection site reactions, abnormal lab values of platelets, RBCs, neutrophils, and sodium levels in the blood
Any unused medication should be discarded as per the legal requirements as it is a cytotoxic agent which can affect or modify the living cells.
Vinflunine can cause slight drowsiness. Therefore patients must be advised not to perform skilled tasks such as driving or operating heavy machinery.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Constipation, stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomatitis or painful swelling and sores inside the mouth, indigestion
Cardiovascular: Heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, increased heart rate, fluctuations in blood pressure, phlebitis or vein inflammation
Nervous system: Peripheral neuropathy, headache, dizziness, insomnia, fainting, taste disturbances, confusion, stabbing pain in the face or the head
Respiratory: Dyspnea or breathing difficulties, chest congestion, cough
Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain, back pain, bone pain, muscle weakness, pain in the jaw and extremities
Skin: Hair loss, rashes, itching, excessive sweating
Others: Weight gain, chills, weakness, injection site reactions, abnormal lab values of platelets, RBCs, neutrophils, and sodium levels in the blood
Other Precautions :
If the vinflunine solution comes in contact with the skin, the contact area should be washed thoroughly with mild soap and water. If vinflunine comes in contact with the eyes or the mucous membrane, flush the affected area thoroughly with clean water and consult the doctor.Any unused medication should be discarded as per the legal requirements as it is a cytotoxic agent which can affect or modify the living cells.
Vinflunine can cause slight drowsiness. Therefore patients must be advised not to perform skilled tasks such as driving or operating heavy machinery.
