Phase II trial of vinzolidine, an oral vinca alkaloid, in Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Vinzolidine, a semisynthetic vinblastine derivative, was tested in an oral formulation in 21 heavily pretreated patients with lymphoma. Partial remissions were seen in four patients with Hodgkin's disease (50%) and in one patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (8%). Significant side effects included neurotoxicity and dose-related myelosuppression. Vinzolidine is an active vinca alkaloid which merits further evaluation in patients with lymphoma, particularly Hodgkin's disease.