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  1. vinblastine, Velbannoun

    periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division

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  1. velban

    Vinblastine (VBL), sold under the brand name Velban among others, is a chemotherapy medication, typically used with other medications, to treat a number of types of cancer. This includes Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, brain cancer, melanoma, and testicular cancer. It is given by injection into a vein.Most people experience some side effects. Commonly it causes a change in sensation, constipation, weakness, loss of appetite, and headaches. Severe side effects include low blood cell counts and shortness of breath. It should not be given to people who have a current bacterial infection. Use during pregnancy will likely harm the baby. Vinblastine works by blocking cell division.Vinblastine was isolated in 1958. An example of a natural herbal remedy that has since been developed into a conventional medicine, vinblastine was originally obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

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  1. velban

    Velban, also known by its generic name vinblastine, is a type of chemotherapy medication used for treating various types of cancer, including testicular cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and breast cancer. It works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. However, it can also affect the growth of normal cells, which leads to side effects.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of velban in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of velban in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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