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Vincasar
used in the treatment of various cancers to slow or stop the growth
of cancer cells.
A combination of different types of cancer drugs will often be
used to achieve a greater effect and minimize side effects.
Side Effects:
Nausea, vomiting, loss of weight, diarrhea, rash or bloating are
common side effects.
Not eating before your treatment may help relieve vomiting.
Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting
activity may help lessen some of these effects.
In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve
nausea and vomiting.
Temporary hair loss is another common side effect; normal hair
growth should return after treatment has ended.
Contact your doctor, without delay, if you experience any of the
following symptoms:
constipation, stomach cramps; lack of sweating, painful or difficult
urination, decrease or increase in urination, bed-wetting; joint
pain, lower back or side pain; blurred or double vision, difficulty
walking, headache, pain in jaw or testicles, pain or numbness in
fingers or toes; nervousness, trouble sleeping, confusion, dizziness,
fever or chills, hallucinations, loss of appetite, cough, unusual
bleeding or bruising, black, tarry stools, blood in urine or stools,
small red spots on the skin.
Precautions:
Contraceptive (birth control) measures are recommended for use in
men and women while taking this medication.
This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant or nursing
women.
If you become pregnant while taking this drug, contact your doctor.
This medication can lower your body's ability to fight an infection.
Notify your doctor if you develop any signs of an infection such
as fever, sore throat, rash, or chills. Do not have immunizations/vaccinations
without consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who
have recently received oral polio vaccine.
For information on Medic Alert(TM) call 1-800-854-1166. In Canada
call 1-800-668-1507.

Generic Name: Vincristine Sulfate
Related:
Oncovin 1 mg/ml Vial - Prescription
Vincasar 1 mg/ml Vial - Prescription
Vincristine Sulfate 1 mg/ml Vial - Prescription
Oncovin 1 mg/ml Disposable Syringe - Prescription
Vincristine
Vincristine is a drug used to treat cancer.
You may have redness, pain, warmth, or swelling at the IV site.
This drug may have harmful effects on the unborn child, so effective
methods of birth control should be used during your cancer treatment.
Ask your own doctor or health care provider any specific medical
questions that you have.
Your mouth care should consist of gently cleaning your teeth or
dentures and rinsing your mouth with a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon salt
in 8 ounces of water or 1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) in 8 ounces of water.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist all the medications you are currently
taking. drug, pregnant.
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An 11-year old girl, diagnosed as a case of lymphoblastic
lymphoma was started on continuous Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin,
Vincristine and Prednisolone regimen, she developed hoarseness of
voice while on 2nd phase of maintenance therapy.
Direct laryngoscopy revealed right vocal cord palsy.
Laryngeal nerve paralysis induced by Vincristine is a known but
rare complication.
Hence we present this case report of an infrequent complication
of Vincristine with a review of the literature.
As many patients have primary tumors or metastatic lesions in sites
that could cause the clinician to overlook this reversible cause
of neurologic dysfunction the potential for misdiagnosis is high.
vincristine, diagnosis.
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