Vincristine Sulfate Injection USP 1mg/ml is a sterile, preservative-free intravenous injection.
It is a vesicant that causes extensive tissue damage and blistering in case it escapes the vein.
It is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) drug used in chemotherapy and classified as a plant alkaloid class.
It is a white to off-white powder and USP has an ultraviolet spectrum with maxima at 221nm. Mechanism of the tablet remains under investigation.
Vincristine Sulfate Injection used to treat various types of cancers like Acute Leukemia, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, Wilm’s tumor, multiple myeloma, thyroid cancer, brain tumors, chronic Leukemia.
It treats a few blood disorders.
It is an anti-microtubule agent reduces or kills the cancer cells by inhibiting the microtubule structures within the cell that promote the cell division and increase the cancer cells.
The medicine probably causes corneal ulceration; proper care for eyes is necessary.
Complete or partial hair loss is expected.
It can result in constipation and low blood counts.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience urine retention, chills, and fever.
Tell your doctor if you have medical history of heart, lungs, and kidneys and already taking any tablets to avoid contradictions.
Monitor your blood levels and a periodic physical examination is necessary.
It is strongly recommended to talk to your doctor about all the pros and cons of the treatment before using the medicine and prepare your body accordingly.
