Vincristine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Oncovin, Vincasar PFS, Vincrex
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is very important that your doctor check your progress at
regular visits
to make sure that vincristine is working properly and
to check for unwanted effects.
While you are being treated with vincristine, and after you stop treatment
with it, do not have any immunizations (vaccinations)
without your doctor's approval
. Vincristine may lower your body's resistance
and there is a chance you might get the infection the immunization is meant
to prevent. Other people living in your household should not take or should
not have recently taken oral polio vaccine since there is a chance they could
pass the polio virus on to you. Also, avoid other persons who have taken oral
polio vaccine. Do not get close to them, and do not stay in the same room
with them for very long. If you cannot take these precautions, you should
consider wearing a protective face mask that covers the nose and mouth.
If vincristine accidentally seeps out of the vein into which it is injected,
it may damage some tissues and cause scarring. Tell the
doctor or nurse right away if you notice redness, pain, or swelling at the
place of injection
.
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