Vindesine

Generic Name
Vindesine
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C43H55N5O7
CAS Number
53643-48-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
RSA8KO39WH
Background

Vinblastine derivative with antineoplastic activity against cancer. Major side effects are myelosuppression and neurotoxicity. Vindesine is used extensively in chemotherapy protocols (antineoplastic combined chemotherapy protocols).

Indication

For the treatment of acute leukaemia, malignant lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, acute erythraemia and acute panmyelosis

Associated Conditions
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia, Malignant Melanoma
Associated Therapies
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