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Vincristine Sulfate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: VINCRISTINE SULPHATE

Strength: 1 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 149.50

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Vincristine Sulfate

Class:| Vinca alkaloid, Antineoplastic agent Use:| Treatment of various cancers, including acute leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors Adult dose:| Typically 1.4 mg/m² IV once weekly; maximum dose usually 2 mg/week Pediatric dose:| 1.5-2 mg/m² IV once weekly; adjust based on age and body surface area Side effects:| Peripheral neuropathy, constipation, alopecia, nausea, vomiting, myelosuppression, jaw pain Contraindications:| Demyelinating form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, hypersensi

Drug Class

| Vinca alkaloid, Antineoplastic agent

Uses & Indications

| Treatment of various cancers, including acute leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors

Storage Requirements

| Store at 2-8°C (36-46°F

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Mayne Pharma Pty. Ltd., AUSTRALIA

Package Size

1ml Vial x 5

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 149.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| Typically 1.4 mg/m² IV once weekly; maximum dose usually 2 mg/week

Pediatric Dose

| 1.5-2 mg/m² IV once weekly; adjust based on age and body surface area

Side Effects

| Peripheral neuropathy, constipation, alopecia, nausea, vomiting, myelosuppression, jaw pain

Contraindications & Precautions

| Demyelinating form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, hypersensitivity to vincristine or its components

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Vincristine Sulfate available in UAE pharmacies:

VINCRISTINE PCH 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection VINCRISTINE SULPHATE 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection VINCRISTINE SULPHATE 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection VINCRISTINE SULPHATE 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection VINCRISTINE SULPHATE 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection VINCRISTINE SULPHATE 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection VINCRISTINE SULPHATE 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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