Vincristine SULFATE Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • Autonomic Neuropathy

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Hair Loss
  • Nerve Pain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Nausea
  • Numbness
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Intestines With Stool
  • A Decrease In Blood Supply To The Intestines Resulting In Portions Of The Intestine Dying
  • A Disorder Of The Peripheral Nerves That Enable Movement Called Peripheral Motor Neuropathy
  • A Facial Nerve Disorder
  • A Hole In The Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • Anemia
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease, A Type Of Liver Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Increased Uric Acid In The Body Resulting In Kidney Disease
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Muscle Wasting
  • Paralysis
  • Paralysis Of The Intestines
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Excess Urination
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Throat Irritation
  • Unsteady Walking
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Weak Reflexes

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