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Vinblastine (DBL) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: ritlecitinib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: DBL VINBLASTINE INJECTION Vinblastine sulfate 10mg/10mL injection vial

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Used in the treatment of Hodgkins' disease (Stages III and IV) in combination therapy (with Adriamycin, Bleomycin and Dacarbazine as ABVD) and in the treatment of advanced testicular carcinoma (with Cisplatin and Bleomycin). In the palliative treatment of lymphocytic lymphoma, histiocytic lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma and Histiocytosis X. Advanced stages of Mycosis fungoides. May be used in the treatment of choriocarcinoma resistant to other chemotherapeutic agents; carcinoma of the breast, unresponsive to appropriate endocrine surgery and hormonal therapy.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, solution
  • Intravenous
  • A clear, colourless solution, free of visible particulate matter.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 vial per carton pack pack
  • 5x10mg/10mL pack

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 1x10mg/10mL(E) pack
  • 5x10mg/10mL(E) pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient ritlecitinib

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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