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Vincristine ( vin-KRIS-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastic agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer as well as some noncancerous conditions. Vincristine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by Vincristine, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, such as hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used. Before you begin treatment with Vincristine, you and your doctor should talk about the good Vincristine will do as well as the risks of using it. Vincristine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered the drug Vincristine to help treat your illness. The drug is given by injection into a vein. Vincristine is used to treat: leukemia Hodgkin's disease non-Hodgkin's lymphomas neuroblastoma rhabdomyosarcoma Wilms' tumor Kaposi's sarcoma related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Vincristine is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Vincristine is in a class of drugs known as vinca alkaloids. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have. Brand names: - Oncovin - Vincasar PFS - Vincrex - Vincristine |