Dyspnea following vinblastine or vindesine administration in patients receiving mitomycin plus vinca alkaloid combination therapy

M. G. Kris, D. Pablo, R. J. Gralla, M. T. Burke, J. Prestifilippo, D. Lewin

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Abstract

Pulmonary toxicity is not commonly associated with the vinca alkaloids vinblastine and vindesine. Three patients receiving the combination of mitomycin plus vindesine or vinblastine developed acute dyspnea 1-5 hours following vinca alkaloid administration. Two of the three patients continued to receive therapy and both experienced symptoms with each subsequent vinblastine or vindesine injection. No other cause for the dyspnea could be detected. We conclude that, as in the three previously reported cases, shortness of breath can occur after the injection of vinblastine or vindesine in patients receiving mitomycin plus vinca alkaloid combination therapy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1029-1031
Number of pages3
JournalCancer Treatment Reports
Volume68
Issue number7-8
StatePublished - 1984
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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