Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Vincristine Injection

Vincristine Injection

Generic namevincristine sulfate
Drug classVinca alkaloid
FormsInjection (solution in a vial)

Vincristine Sulfate Injection is a chemotherapy medicine made from an ingredient found in the periwinkle plant. It is given to treat several types of cancer and is only given by injection into a vein by a doctor or nurse.

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