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Vinorelbine

Generic Name
Vinorelbine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C45H54N4O8
CAS Number
71486-22-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Q6C979R91Y

Overview

Vinorelbine is an anti-mitotic chemotherapy drug that is used in the treatment of several types of malignancies, including breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) . It was initially approved in the USA in 1990's for the treatment of NSCLC . It is a third-generation vinca alkaloid. The introduction of third-generation drugs (vinorelbine, gemcitabine, taxanes) in platinum combination improved survival of patients with advanced NSCLC, with very similar results from the various drugs. Treatment toxicities are considerable in the combination treatment setting . A study was done on the clearance rate of vinorelbine on individuals with various single polymorphonuclear mutations. It was found that there was 4.3-fold variation in vinorelbine clearance across the cohort, suggesting a strong influence of genetics on the clearance of this drug .

Background

Vinorelbine is an anti-mitotic chemotherapy drug that is used in the treatment of several types of malignancies, including breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) . It was initially approved in the USA in 1990's for the treatment of NSCLC . It is a third-generation vinca alkaloid. The introduction of third-generation drugs (vinorelbine, gemcitabine, taxanes) in platinum combination improved survival of patients with advanced NSCLC, with very similar results from the various drugs. Treatment toxicities are considerable in the combination treatment setting . A study was done on the clearance rate of vinorelbine on individuals with various single polymorphonuclear mutations. It was found that there was 4.3-fold variation in vinorelbine clearance across the cohort, suggesting a strong influence of genetics on the clearance of this drug .

Indication

Vinorelbine tartrate is indicated for adults in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as a single therapy or in combination with other chemotherapeutic drugs . Used in relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma, in combination with other chemotherapy agents . For the treatment of desmoid tumor or aggressive fibromatosis, in combination with methotrexate . For the treatment of recurrent or metastatic squamous cell head and neck cancer . For the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer . For the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, in patients previously treated with anthracyline and/or taxane therapy . For the treatment of HER2-positive, trastuzumab-resistant, advanced breast cancer in patients previously treated with a taxane, in combination with trastuzumab and everolimus .

Associated Conditions

  • Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Metastatic Cervical Cancer
  • Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Recurrent Cervical Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/06/15
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Michael Spinner, MD
2025/06/06
Phase 1
Recruiting
2025/06/03
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
2025/04/03
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
2025/04/03
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique
2025/03/04
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
QIAO LI
2024/11/18
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
2024/10/09
Phase 3
Recruiting
2024/08/29
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2024/08/21
Phase 3
Recruiting

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
45963-607
INTRAVENOUS
10 mg in 1 mL
5/31/2022
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
25021-204
INTRAVENOUS
10 mg in 1 mL
4/3/2020

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
NAVELBINE SOFT CAPSULE 30 mg
SIN12547P
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
30 mg
5/22/2004
NAVELBINE INJECTION 10 mg/ml
SIN06778P
INJECTION
10 mg/ml
1/21/1992
VINORELBINE ALVOGEN SOFT CAPSULES 20MG
SIN16174P
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
20.00 mg
4/28/2021
VINORELBINE ALVOGEN SOFT CAPSULES 30MG
SIN16173P
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
30.00 mg
4/28/2021
NAVELBINE SOFT CAPSULE 20 mg
SIN12546P
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
20 mg
5/22/2004

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Vinorelbine Tartrate Soft Capsule
国药准字HJ20140658
化学药品
胶囊剂
12/26/2023
Vinorelbine Tartrate Soft Capsule
国药准字HJ20140657
化学药品
胶囊剂
12/20/2023
Vinorelbine Tartrate Soft Capsule
国药准字H20233075
化学药品
胶囊剂
1/19/2023
Vinorelbine Tartrate Soft Capsule
国药准字H20061234
化学药品
胶囊剂
2/19/2021
Vinorelbine Tartrate for Injection
国药准字H20060612
化学药品
注射剂
7/19/2024
Vinorelbine Tartrate for Injection
国药准字H20050336
化学药品
注射剂
6/30/2020
Vinorelbine Tartrate for Injection
国药准字H20050198
化学药品
注射剂
4/10/2020
Vinorelbine Tartrate for Injection
国药准字H20050545
化学药品
注射剂
2/19/2020
Vinorelbine Tartrate for Injection
国药准字H20040477
化学药品
注射剂
7/18/2024
Vinorelbine Tartrate for Injection
国药准字H20041246
化学药品
注射剂
8/23/2023

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.
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