Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection
Cipla Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
44.04

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Breast cancer Non-small cell lung cancer Pancreatic cancer

COMPOSITION:
Vincristine (1mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Vincristine   1mg

Uses of Cytocristin Injection
Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, kidney cancer, blood cancer, multiple myeloma, lymphomas and bone cancer.

How to use Cytocristin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cytocristin Injection works
Cytocristin Aqueous 1mg Injection blocks replication of genetic material (DNA) in the cancer cells. Thus it stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Side Effects:

Common Hair loss, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Constipation.

Expert advice for Cytocristin Injection
Avoid being near people suffering from infections (such as, cold, flu, contagious illnesses), as you may be more susceptible to infections, while on vincristine therapy, because of possibility of leukopenia.Avoid even accidental contamination of eyes with vincristine as it may cause severe irritation.Vincristine may cause acute kidney disease (nephropathy) related to uric acid level.Care should be taken in elderly patients because they are more susceptible to neurotoxic effects of vincristine.In males, vincristine may cause aspermia (lack of semen causing infertility); in females vincristine may cause amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), which may recover after some duration.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Cytocristin cardiotoxic/ototoxic?
Cytocristin when used in combination with other drugs has shown to be cardiotoxic/ototoxic with unknown cause

Q. Is Cytocristin an alkylating agent/ an anthracycline?
Cytocristin is vinca alkaloid and not an alkylating agent/ an anthracycline

Q. Is Cytocristin a vesicant?
Cytocristin is a vesicant (irritant) and can cause damage to the blood vessels if it is not administered properly

Q. Is Cytocristin non DNA binding?
Cytocristin does not bind to DNA

Q. Is Cytocristin neuropathy reversible?
Cytocristin neuropathy is not reversible

Q. Is Cytocristin FDA approved?
Cytocristin is a FDA approved medication

Q. Is Cytocristin cytotoxic?
Cytocristin is a cytotoxic drug

Q. Does Cytocristin cause hair loss/infertility/ lower blood counts/ neutropenia/ neuropathy/ fever/ nausea?
These side effects are commonly observed with the use of Cytocristin drug

Q. How does Cytocristin affect mitosis?
Cytocristin works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells (mitotic inhibition) and slows their spread in the body by causing an arrest of cell division in metaphase

Q. Where does Cytocristin come from?
Cytocristin is a plant alkaloid comes from the source called Vinca rosea Linn.