vincristine
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What is vincristine?
Generic Name: vinCRIStine
Other Brand Names:
Oncovin, Vincasar PFS, VinCRIStine Sulfate
Vincristine is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Vincristine interferes with the growth of
cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Vincristine is used in the treatment of leukemia. Vincristine has also been used in the treatment
of Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, Wilms'
tumor, and other types of cancer.
Vincristine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Posts on vincristine (105)
Question about Vincristine and erection - Cancer Community
- Aug 01, 2007
I have suffered PN for the last 8 years due to toxic chemo (vincristine). It caused permane...
are symptoms serious? - Cancer Community
- Aug 11, 2007
I have had extremely bad numbness in my fingers and now has spread to my hands and severe w...
Recently I had an MRI of my lower back because I have been having a lot of pain mostly on m...
