ChemotherapyDoxorubicinVinblastineSulfateCalled vinca alkaloidsPeripheral neuropathyMedicationsInjectionDoseRegimenAlkaloidsPatientsCarboplatinVeinInteractionsAntifungalInterfereNauseaCombinationKrisPregnancyIngredientsSevereTreatsTreatmentsTreatmentProcarbazinePlan to become pregnantSide effectsFetusWomenProcardiaDrugTherapyDrugsAcuteNurseContact your doctorDoctorCellsPatientWorkMedicineRecommend
Chemotherapy7
- Vincristine lipid complex should be given only under the supervision of a doctor with experience in the use of chemotherapy medications. (medlineplus.gov)
- Vincristine is a chemotherapy drug used to treat many types of cancer. (macmillan.org.uk)
- You will be given vincristine in the chemotherapy day unit or during a stay in hospital. (macmillan.org.uk)
- If you are having vincristine in combination with another chemotherapy drug called doxorubicin , the infusion may be given over a few days using a pump that you take home. (macmillan.org.uk)
- Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as etoposide, prednisone, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin hydrochloride, work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. (ucsf.edu)
- She was pregnant at the time of her initial diagnosis, and received 4 cycles of bleomycin/vincristine chemotherapy after delivering a healthy term infant. (sajhivmed.org.za)
- Again, she was challenged with combination chemotherapy containing doxorubicin and vincristine for 4 cycles, with no clinical benefit, and palliative EBRT was offered to problematic lesions of the vulva and left foot. (sajhivmed.org.za)
Doxorubicin5
- This phase I trial studies the side effect and best dose of ibrutinib in combination with rituximab, etoposide, prednisone, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin hydrochloride in treating patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive stage II-IV diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. (ucsf.edu)
- To assess the safety and tolerability of ibrutinib and rituximab (R)-dose adjusted (da)-etoposide, prednisone, vincristine sulfate, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin hydrochloride (EPOCH) in participants with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related lymphomas (ARL). (ucsf.edu)
- X. To characterize the pharmacokinetics of doxorubicin, etoposide, and vincristine in the presence of ibrutinib, and vice versa, and assess the clinical relevance of any drug-drug interaction and correlate with pharmacodynamics outcomes. (ucsf.edu)
- Patients receive rituximab intravenously (IV) on day 1 (for CD20 positive patients only), etoposide IV over 96 hours on days 1-4, doxorubicin hydrochloride IV over 96 hours on days 1-4, vincristine sulfate IV over 96 hours on days 1-4, prednisone orally (PO) daily on days 1-5, cyclophosphamide IV over 1 hour on day 5, and ibrutinib PO once daily (QD) on days 1-21. (ucsf.edu)
- She returned 6 months later with KS progression and was re-challenged with the ABV regime (doxorubicin, bleomycin and vincristine) for 6 cycles. (sajhivmed.org.za)
Vinblastine4
- If you are taking medications such as vincristine, vinblastine, or any other vinca alkaloids drugs which are used to treat cancer, you should also inform your physician before initiating the treatment. (mrmed.in)
- Cogvin (Vinpocetine) is not suitable for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to alkaloids such as vincristine or vinblastine. (unitedpharmacies.md)
- Active components of vinblastine and Leurocristine (vincristine), alkaloids found in the roots. (theboegis.com)
- The contents of active components of vinblastine and Leurocristine (vincristine) make the plant has efficacy and benefits as anticancer in leukemia 1210, leukemia 1534, Ehrlich ascitic liver carcinoma, AKR leukemia, and Carcinoma Walker 256. (theboegis.com)
Sulfate3
- Each mL contains vincristine sulfate 1 mg. (medbroadcast.com)
- 1.Marqibo (vincristine sulfate) US prescribing information. (webmd.com)
- Patients receive volasertib intravenously (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 and vincristine sulfate liposome IV over 1 hour on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. (mycancergenome.org)
Called vinca alkaloids2
- Vincristine lipid complex is in a class of medications called vinca alkaloids. (medlineplus.gov)
- Vincristine belongs to a group of drugs called vinca alkaloids. (medicap.com)
Peripheral neuropathy2
- With repeated doses of vincristine, you may feel symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (tingling sensation and numbness in the fingers and toes). (medicap.com)
- Vincristine induced peripheral neuropathy potentiated by voriconazole in a patient with previously undiagnosed CMT1X. (webmd.com)
Medications4
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to vincristine, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in vincristine lipid complex injection. (medlineplus.gov)
- Vincristine belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics . (medbroadcast.com)
- Vincristine is used alone or in combination with other antineoplastic medications to treat many different types of cancer , including leukemia (cancer of white blood cells), lymphoma (cancer of the lymph cells), breast cancer, lung cancer, malignant melanoma, cancer of the cervix, colorectal cancer, and Wilms' tumor. (medbroadcast.com)
- Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. (medbroadcast.com)
Injection1
- Your doctor may not want you to receive vincristine lipid complex or may need to change your dose of vincristine lipid complex injection. (medlineplus.gov)
Dose3
- I. Determine the maximum tolerated dose of bryostatin 1 when administered with vincristine in patients with recurrent or refractory HIV-related B-cell lymphoma. (knowcancer.com)
- The recommended dose and dosing schedule of vincristine varies according to the specific type of cancer being treated, the response to therapy, and the other drugs or treatments being used. (medbroadcast.com)
- However, high doses of oral fluconazole (400-800 mg/day) taken by pregnant women for much longer than a single dose have resulted in reports of abnormalities at birth. (planetdrugsdirect.com)
Regimen2
- Matulane is used as part of the MOPP (nitrogen mustard, vincristine, procarbazine, prednisone) regimen. (guidelinecentral.com)
- A few chemotherapeutic agents, including vincristine, can be taken with fewer side effects when pyridoxine is added to the patient's regimen. (blogspot.com)
Alkaloids1
- Quinidine, theophylline, or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Procardia. (canadianpharm.org)
Patients6
- Patients receive bryostatin 1 IV continuously on days 1 and 15 and vincristine IV over 5 minutes on days 2 and 16. (knowcancer.com)
- It is not yet known whether selumetinib works better in treating patients with NF1-associated low-grade glioma compared to standard therapy with carboplatin and vincristine. (vicc.org)
- Patients who are pregnant or actively trying to get pregnant should talk to their health care professionals about alternative treatment options for yeast infections. (planetdrugsdirect.com)
- 7.Pana ZD, Roilides E. Risk of azole-enhanced vincristine neurotoxicity in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies: old problem - new dilemma. (webmd.com)
- 10.Harnicar S, Adel N, Jurcic J. Modification of vincristine dosing during concomitant azole therapy in adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients. (webmd.com)
- To find out whether this might work therapeutically, the team took blood samples from 15 CMV-infected patients, exposed the cells in a dish to low levels of vincristine, and then attempted to reactivate any latent CMV in the sample. (thenakedscientists.com)
Carboplatin1
- This phase III trial studies if selumetinib works just as well as the standard treatment with carboplatin/vincristine (CV) for subjects with NF1-associated low grade glioma (LGG), and to see if selumetinib is better than CV in improving vision in subjects with LGG of the optic pathway (vision nerves). (vicc.org)
Vein4
- Vincristine lipid complex should be administered only into a vein. (medlineplus.gov)
- Vincristine lipid complex comes as a liquid to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 1 hour by a doctor or nurse in a medical facility. (medlineplus.gov)
- Vincristine is injected into a vein through a specially prepared site on your skin that has been prepared for this purpose. (medbroadcast.com)
- It is extremely important that the intravenous needle delivering vincristine be properly positioned in the vein. (medicap.com)
Interactions3
- This is not a complete list of vincristine drug interactions. (medicap.com)
- Adverse interactions between antifungal azoles and vincristine: review and analysis of cases. (webmd.com)
- 13.Sathiapalan RK, El-Solh H. Enhanced vincristine neurotoxicity from drug interactions: case report and review of literature. (webmd.com)
Antifungal1
- Health care professionals should be aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend only using topical antifungal products to treat pregnant women with vulvovaginal yeast infections, including for longer periods than usual if these infections persist or recur. (planetdrugsdirect.com)
Interfere2
- you should know that vincristine may interfere with the normal menstrual cycle (period) in women and may temporarily or permanently stop sperm production in men. (medlineplus.gov)
- As well as interfering with the genetic material DNA of cancer cells, vincristine can interfere with some of your normal cells. (medbroadcast.com)
Nausea1
- There is good evidence that pyridoxine reduces the nausea for about a third of pregnant women who experience morning sickness. (blogspot.com)
Combination5
- Vincristine can be given in combination with other cancer drugs. (macmillan.org.uk)
- Vincristine has been use in combination with other medicines to treat certain types of cancer. (medicap.com)
- Vincristine has been use in combination with other medicines to treat the following cancers: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Wilms' tumor (a form of pediatric kidney cancer), rhabdomyosarcoma, and neuroblastoma. (medicap.com)
- 15.Gillies J, Hung KA, Fitzsimons E, Soutar R. Severe vincristine toxicity in combination with itraconazole. (webmd.com)
- While there are no adequate and well‑controlled studies with procarbazine hydrochloride in pregnant women, there are case reports of malformations in the offspring of women who were exposed to procarbazine hydrochloride in combination with other antineoplastic agents during pregnancy. (guidelinecentral.com)
Kris1
- VINCRISTINE (vin KRIS teen) treats some types of cancer. (chemocare.com)
Pregnancy3
- If you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning for the pregnancy, consult your doctor for more advice before taking Posafect Tablet. (mrmed.in)
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. (canadianpharm.org)
- If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. (guidelinecentral.com)
Ingredients1
- However, there are things that need to be considered in consuming this herb, especially for pregnant women are forbidden to consume the ingredients of the Catharantus roseus. (theboegis.com)
Severe2
Treats1
- Vincristine treats certain types of cancer. (medicap.com)
Treatments1
- Use a reliable method of birth control while receiving vincristine treatments. (medicap.com)
Treatment6
- It is important for you to tell your doctor how you are feeling during your treatment with vincristine lipid complex. (medlineplus.gov)
- Your doctor may tell you to take a stool softener or laxative to help prevent constipation during your treatment with vincristine lipid complex. (medlineplus.gov)
- Vincristine is usually given once a week, but your nurse or doctor will discuss your treatment plan with you. (macmillan.org.uk)
- are willing to use contraception during treatment and for a time after if you or your partner could become pregnant. (cancerresearchuk.org)
- While pregnant while taking long-term, vincristine, which of the emergency treatment of their onset of the adrenal cortical insufficiency. (absoluteonline.hu)
- She was 27 weeks pregnant and had been treated at a local hospital for pneumonia and started on anti-tuberculosis (TB) treatment 2 weeks earlier. (sajhivmed.org.za)
Procarbazine1
- Procarbazine hydrochloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. (guidelinecentral.com)
Plan to become pregnant1
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. (medlineplus.gov)
Side effects1
- Vincristine lipid complex may cause side effects. (medlineplus.gov)
Fetus1
- Vincristine may harm the fetus. (medlineplus.gov)
Women4
- It was not tested in pregnant women, but appeared to be safe in animal studies. (wikipedia.org)
- WASHINGTON-The 8-year drive to test pregnant women for HIV as a means of preventing perinatal transmission of the virus had varying degrees of success, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (cancernetwork.com)
- The use of AZT for pregnant women can induce abortion, congenital malformation such as cavities in the chest, abnormal indentations at the base of the spine, misplaced ears, triangular faces, heart defects, extra digits and albinism (27). (robertogiraldo.com)
- High estimates of herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) seroprevalence have been reported for women who were pregnant in Sweden in the 1980s, probably reflecting sexual risk-taking during the 1960s and 1970s. (medicaljournals.se)
Procardia1
- You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Procardia while you are pregnant. (ohnerezeptkaufen.de)
Drug1
- If you are pregnant, use this drug only if your doctor advises. (mrmed.in)
Therapy1
- The result was no, or almost no, CMV reactivation, suggesting that CMV-infected cells become selectively vulnerable to vincristine therapy, suggesting that the same might work in vivo . (thenakedscientists.com)
Drugs1
- This means that, because CMV-infected cells lack MRP1, they are actually more vulnerable to certain drugs including one called vincristine, which builds up inside and destroys them. (thenakedscientists.com)
Acute2
Nurse1
- Your nurse will give you vincristine as a drip (infusion) over 5 to 10 minutes. (macmillan.org.uk)
Contact your doctor1
- If you miss an appointment to receive vincristine, contact your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment. (medbroadcast.com)
Doctor3
- If you become pregnant while receiving vincristine lipid complex, call your doctor. (medlineplus.gov)
- If you become pregnant while taking Norvir, call your doctor immediately. (bad-drug.net)
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. (wellspan.org)
Cells1
- In the laboratory, volasertib has been shown to increase activity of vincristine against ALL cells. (mycancergenome.org)
Patient1
- Patient will be excluded if they are pregnant. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
Work1
- How well did Vincristine work for you? (medicap.com)
Medicine1
- You should not assum that you cannot get pregnant (or you cannot get someone else pregnant) while taking this medicine. (medicap.com)
Recommend1
- How likely would you be to recommend Vincristine to a friend? (medicap.com)