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How to Take Vincristine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Apr 20, 2023

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 1.4-1.5 mg/m² once weekly. Max: 2 mg/week.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with demyelinating form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome (an inherited disorder of nerves).

Drug Name : Vincristine

This medication is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer such as leukemia, Hodgkin disease, and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Vincristine

India :

Vincristine Gls 1 mg Injection | Biocristin | Alcrist | Vcr 1mg Injection 1ml | Oncocristin-AQ

International :

Oncovin, Vincasar

Last Updated on Apr 20, 2023

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