Vcad Information

Vcad is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Vcad have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Vcad depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Vcad include Constipation, Blurred vision, Difficulty walking. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vcad as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Vcad go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Vcad's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Vcad's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Vcad related warnings section.

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

Besides this, Vcad may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Vcad Benefits & Uses

Vcad is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vcad 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

Vcad Related Warnings

Is the use of Vcad safe for pregnant women?

Vcad can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Vcad safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Vcad on the Kidneys?

Vcad has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Vcad on the Liver?

Vcad 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 Vcad on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Vcad for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vcad with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Vcad Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Herpes
Hyperkalemia
Calcium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Vcad

Is this Vcad habit forming or addictive?

Vcad does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Vcad, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Vcad can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Vcad only as per medical advice.

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

No, Vcad is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Vcad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vcad

You can take Vcad with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vcad

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Vcad and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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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