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Vincristine is a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer. It is available as an injectable medication.
Show All- If this medication leaks out of the vein it may cause pain and redness at the place where it is being injected. If this occurs to your child, call the clinic / hematologist on call.
- This medication is usually given in the hospital or clinic. It is important to keep all clinic appointments.
- If your child develops constipation after being given this drug, contact the child's hematologist or hematologist on call prior to giving any medications to treat the constipation.
- Your child's doctor may prescribe a stool softener or laxative for your child while they are receiving this medication.
- Drink plenty of liquids throughout the day while taking this drug in order to ensure adequate hydration.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Hair loss
- Muscle aches
- Swelling of the feet and lower legs
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Seizure
- Constipation
- Difficulty in walking (foot drop)
- Blurred or double vision
- Jaw pain
- Weakness, numbness, or tingling in fingers or toes
- Fever 101.5 once or 100.5 twice in 12 hours
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
