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Vinlon 1mg Injection

Vincristine (1mg)

₹51.00 ₹60.2516% Off


Product Code: 158804
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Constituents

Vincristine (1mg)

Usage of Vinlon 1mg Injection

Vinlon 1 mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, kidney cancer, blood cancer, multiple myeloma, lymphomas and bone cancer.

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Hair loss
  • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
  • Constipation

Unit

1 Vial of 1 Ml

Manufacturer

Celon Laboratories Ltd

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How to use Vinlon 1mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Vinlon 1 mg Injection blocks replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Vinlon 1 mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Vinlon 1 mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Vinlon 1 mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Vinlon 1 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vinlon 1 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Vinlon 1 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vinlon 1 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Avoid being near people suffering from infections (such as, cold, flu, contagious illnesses), as you may be more susceptible to infections, while on vincristine therapy, because of possibility of leukopenia.
  • Avoid even accidental contamination of eyes with vincristine as it may cause severe irritation.
  • Vincristine may cause acute kidney disease (nephropathy) related to uric acid level.
  • Care should be taken in elderly patients because they are more susceptible to neurotoxic effects of vincristine.
  • In males, vincristine may cause aspermia (lack of semen causing infertility); in females vincristine may cause amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), which may recover after some duration.
  • Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Vinlon cardiotoxic/ototoxic?

Vinlon when used in combination with other drugs has shown to be cardiotoxic/ototoxic with unknown cause

Q. Is Vinlon an alkylating agent/ an anthracycline?

Vinlon is vinca alkaloid and not an alkylating agent/ an anthracycline

Q. Is Vinlon a vesicant?

Vinlon is a vesicant (irritant) and can cause damage to the blood vessels if it is not administered properly

Q. Is Vinlon non DNA binding?

Vinlon does not bind to DNA

Q. Is Vinlon neuropathy reversible?

Vinlon neuropathy is not reversible

Q. Is Vinlon FDA approved?

Vinlon is a FDA approved medication

Q. Is Vinlon cytotoxic?

Vinlon is a cytotoxic drug

Q. Does Vinlon cause hair loss/infertility/ lower blood counts/ neutropenia/ neuropathy/ fever/ nausea?

These side effects are commonly observed with the use of Vinlon drug

Q. How does Vinlon affect mitosis?

Vinlon works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells (mitotic inhibition) and slows their spread in the body by causing an arrest of cell division in metaphase

Q. Where does Vinlon come from?

Vinlon is a plant alkaloid comes from the source called Vinca rosea Linn.Show moreShow less

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