Vinlon

Vinlon is cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body. Vinlon is used to treat leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, rhabdomyosarcoma (soft tissue tumors), neuroblastoma (cancer that forms in nerve tissue), and Wilms' tumor. Vinlon is sometimes used in combination with other cancer medications.

You should not use Vinlon if you have a nerve-muscle disorder, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, myasthenia gravis, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), multiple sclerosis, or muscular dystrophy.

To make sure Vinlon is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver disease; breathing problems; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; a bacterial infection; a blockage in your intestines; or coronary artery disease.

Do not use Vinlon if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to avoid pregnancy during your treatment with this medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions about how long to prevent pregnancy after your treatment ends. It is not known whether Vinlon passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have: bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing); signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, cold or flu symptoms; problems with vision, hearing, speech, swallowing, walking, or daily activities; numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling; or severe constipation, severe bloating or stomach pain, bloody or tarry stools.

Common side effects may include: temporary hair loss; decreased weight with loss of muscle tissue; diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite; or weight loss.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.