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The main side effects of vincristine are chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, hyponatremia, constipation, and hair loss. Vincristine-induced neuropathy is the main dose-limiting side effect. [9] Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy can be severe, and may be a reason to reduce or avoid using vincristine.
Common side effects include hair loss, vomiting, blood in the urine, infections, and kidney problems. [2] Other severe side effects include bone marrow suppression and decreased level of consciousness. [2] Use during pregnancy will likely result in harm to the baby. [2] Ifosfamide is in the alkylating agent and nitrogen mustard family of ...
Vinblastine is a vinca alkaloid [9] [2] [10] and a chemical analogue of vincristine. [11] [12] It binds tubulin, thereby inhibiting the assembly of microtubules. [13]Vinblastine treatment causes M phase specific cell cycle arrest by disrupting microtubule assembly and proper formation of the mitotic spindle and the kinetochore, each of which are necessary for the separation of chromosomes ...
[10] [11] It is used either by injection into a vein or by mouth. [10] When given for short periods, linezolid is a relatively safe antibiotic. [12] It can be used in people of all ages and in people with liver disease or poor kidney function. [10] Common side effects with short-term use include headache, diarrhea, rash, and nausea. [10]
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Journavx (suzetrigine), made by Vertex ...
Very common (greater than 10% of people experience them) adverse effects include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. [2] Other side effects of unknown frequency include reduction in leukocytes, reduction in platelets, reduction in neutrophils, which can lead to increased infections including lung infections; severe allergy-like reactions that can lead to angioedema and skin reactions ...
Pegaspargase, sold under the brand name Oncaspar, is a medication used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). [5] Often it is used together with anthracycline, vincristine, and corticosteroids (for example prednisone and dexamethasone). [6]
Luigi Mangione has accepted nearly $300,000 in donations from fans as he awaits trial for allegedly slaying Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in December. The December 4 Legal Committee ...