VINCRISTINE SULFATE

Drug Name: VINCRISTINE SULFATE

VINCRISTINE SULFATE DESCRIPTION:
VINCRISTINE - INJECTION (vin-CRISS-teen)

COMMON VINCRISTINE SULFATE BRAND NAME(S):
Oncovin, Vincasar

VINCRISTINE SULFATE SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, vomiting, loss of weight, diarrhea, rash or bloating are common side effects. Not eating before your treatment may help relieve vomiting. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Temporary hair loss is another common side effect; normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. Contact your doctor, without delay, if you experience any of the following symptoms: constipation, stomach cramps, lack of sweating, painful or difficult urination, decrease or increase in urination, bed-wetting, joint pain, lower back or side pain, blurred or double vision, difficulty walking, headache, pain in jaw or testicles, pain or numbness in fingers or toes, nervousness, trouble sleeping, confusion, dizziness, fever or chills, hallucinatio