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VeIP

Checked 2026-09-09

Second-line (salvage) chemotherapy for relapsed germ cell tumours after BEP

Also called VeIP (vinblastine, ifosfamide, cisplatin).

One cycle

every 21 days × 4 · about 12 weeks in total

21-day cycle × 4 (about 12 weeks)Intravenous

Components

Drug	Dose	Route	Days
Vinblastine Vinca alkaloid (microtubule inhibitor)	0.11 mg/kg	IV	D1, 2
Ifosfamide Cytotoxic chemotherapy (alkylating agent)	1,200 mg/m² with mesna	IV	D1-5
Cisplatin Cytotoxic chemotherapy (platinum)	20 mg/m²	IV	D1-5

Cycles

21-day cycle

Emetogenicity

High (>90%)

G-CSF

Recommended

Notes

Alternatives are TIP (paclitaxel, ifosfamide, cisplatin) and high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue.

Used in

Testicular germ cell tumours

Products

VinblastineIfosfamideCisplatin

Source

Loehrer, JCO 1998: vinblastine plus ifosfamide plus cisplatin as salvage therapy

Reference doses for a typical adult from the cited protocol or label. Doses are adjusted for renal and hepatic function, age, performance status and prior toxicity, and institutional protocols vary. Verify against the current label and your local protocol before treating. Not medical advice.

Other regimens for these cancers

BEP

Metastatic germ cell tumour: 3 cycles good risk, 4 cycles intermediate or poor risk

every 21 days × 3

VIP

Poor-risk germ cell tumours first line when bleomycin is contraindicated, and salvage after BEP

every 21 days × 4

All regimens Modified XELIRI →