Oncovin: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Oncovin is Vincristine Sulphate. Oncovin is used primarily in combination with other anticancer drugs.

Oncovin is a cytotoxic anticancer drug used in chemotherapy for myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow), acute lymphocytic leukaemia, acute myeloid leukaemia, Breast cancer, leukemia, Cancer of the bone e.g. Osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, soft tissue sarcoma, Wilms' tumour, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Lung cancer, Hodgkin's disease, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. Oncovin is administered by intravenous injection only.

ONCOVIN SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects of Oncovin may include abdominal pain, constipation, urinary retention, jaw pain, needle sensation, loss of appetite, nerve damage, reversible hair loss, and pain.

Oncovin Warning and Caution

Avoid contact with the eyes.

People taking Oncovin should have regular blood tests to check the levels of their blood components.

Oncovin is for Intravenous (I.V.) use only.

Injection of Oncovin into the spinal cord (Intrathecal injection) could be lethal.

Oncovin can cause severe allergic reactions such as blistering, ulceration and death to skin and tissue should it spill out of the vein.

Oncovin should be use with caution in people with Liver disease.

Oncovin and Pregnancy

Oncovin should not be given during pregnancy. Seek medical counsel from your physician.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while using Oncovin.

Oncovin Interaction

Itraconazole may slow down the breakdown of Oncovin in the body increasing the risk of toxicity to nerves.

Body�s response to immunization is reduced by cytotoxic drugs like Oncovin. As a result the usefulness of vaccines may be compromised and infections are likely to occur in patients immunized with vaccines.

Oncovin Overdose

In case of Oncovin overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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