Vinstin Information

Vinstin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Vinstin have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Vinstin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Vinstin include Constipation, Blurred vision, Difficulty walking. Some other side effects of Vinstin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Vinstin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Vinstin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Vinstin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vinstin related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Vinstin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Vinstin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Vinstin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Vinstin Benefits & Uses
Vinstin Dosage & How to Take
Vinstin Side Effects
Vinstin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Vinstin with Other Drugs
Vinstin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Vinstin
Vinstin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Vinstin Benefits & Uses

Vinstin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vinstin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vinstin Related Warnings

Is the use of Vinstin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vinstin. If you are pregnant, do not take Vinstin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Vinstin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Vinstin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Vinstin on the Kidneys?

Vinstin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Vinstin on the Liver?

Vinstin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vinstin on the Heart?

Vinstin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vinstin with Other Drugs

Vinstin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Vinstin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vinstin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Herpes
Hyperkalemia
Calcium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Vinstin

Is this Vinstin habit forming or addictive?

Vinstin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Vinstin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Vinstin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Vinstin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Vinstin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vinstin

It is safe to take Vinstin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vinstin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vinstin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vincristine Sulfate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 865

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1269-1271

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