Typical dosage for Vinblastine
Vinblastine is given as an infusion through a vein. This is called an intravenous or IV infusion. It’s given by a trained healthcare professional at an infusion center or clinic.
Your oncologist will calculate your dose based on your body surface area (BSA), which is in units of m2. They’ll take your height and weight into account.
For adults, the approved starting dose is 3.7 mg/m2 IV once. Then, the dose is adjusted every week based on how the medication affects your blood count.
But in general, your dose depends on the cancer you’re treating and your treatment plan. Below is a common example.
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- Vinblastine is most commonly given as part of the ABVD treatment plan.
- In this treatment plan, the typical dose of Vinblastine is 6 mg/m2 IV once every 2 weeks.
Your Vinblastine dose might be lower if you have certain liver problems (bilirubin level of 3 mg/100 mL or greater).
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