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

Expert advice for Vinlon 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Vinlon cytotoxic?
Vinlon is a cytotoxic drug

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

Q. How does Vinlon affect mitosis?
Vinlon 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 Vinlon come from?
Vinlon is a plant alkaloid comes from the source called Vinca rosea Linn.