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

Expert advice for Vcad 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 Vcad cardiotoxic/ototoxic?
Vcad when used in combination with other drugs has shown to be cardiotoxic/ototoxic with unknown cause

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Vcad cytotoxic?
Vcad is a cytotoxic drug

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

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