Vincristine Sulfate
Retinoblastoma, Ovarian germ cell tumour, Choriocarcinoma + 17 more
Treatment
12 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Vincristine Sulfate
Treatment for
Retinoblastoma
What is Vincristine Sulfate
Vincristine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Vincristine is a medication used to treat certain types of cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and Hodgkin’s disease. It is also known under the brand names Marqibo and Vincasar. Vincristine works by killing cancer cells, but does not cause significant bone marrow suppression at recommended doses. It is often used as part of a combination cancer treatment and can cause neuropathy as a side effect.
Vincasar PFS
is the brand name
Vincristine Sulfate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Vincasar PFS
Vincristine
2000
5
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Vincristine, also known as Vincasar PFS, is approved by the FDA for 12 uses like Wilms' tumor and Rhabdomyosarcomas .
Wilms' tumor
Rhabdomyosarcomas
Neuroblastoma (NB)
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Lymphoma, Hodgkins
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Neoplasms
Neuroblastoma
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Effectiveness
How Vincristine Sulfate Affects Patients
Vincristine is a medicine used to treat different types of cancer such as breast cancer, Hodgkin's disease, Kaposi's sarcoma, and testicular cancer. It was first discovered in 1959 when scientists found that extracts from the periwinkle plant could help fight tumors. Vincristine works by attaching to the proteins of the cells and stopping them from dividing, which either kills the cells or stops them from multiplying. Vincristine also weakens the immune system. It only affects cells that are in certain parts of their life cycle.
How Vincristine Sulfate works in the body
Vincristine is used to fight cancer by preventing cells from dividing. It does this by blocking the movement of tubulin, a protein that helps control the division process. Vincristine may also affect the metabolism of certain molecules, the movement of calcium ions, cellular respiration, and the production of lipids and nucleic acids.
When to interrupt dosage
The dosage of Vincristine Sulfate is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Kaposi Sarcoma, Neoplasms and Small Cell Lung Cancer. The measure of dosage also differs depending on the technique of delivery (e.g. Liquid or Injection, solution - Intravenous) as featured in the table hereunder.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Retinoblastoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Ovarian germ cell tumour
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Choriocarcinoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Neoplasms
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Sarcoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
advanced Thymoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Hepatoblastoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Rhabdomyosarcoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Small Cell Lung Cancer
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Multiple Myeloma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Neuroblastoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Kaposi Sarcoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Pheochromocytoma
, 1.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Kit, Kit - Intravenous
Warnings
Vincristine Sulfate Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Do Not Combine
intrathecal administration
Do Not Combine
Demyelination
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Vincristine Sulfate.
Common Vincristine Sulfate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Vincristine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Vincristine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Vincristine is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Vincristine is combined with Acteoside.
Aldosterone
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Vincristine is combined with Aldosterone.
Vincristine Sulfate Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Intravenous administration of Marqibo® can be fatal in doses of 1300mg/kg in rats or 5.2mg/kg in mice. The dosing for Marqibo® is different from regular vincristine sulphate injection, so extra caution must be taken to avoid an overdose. The most common side effect of vincristine is neurotoxicity.
Vincristine Sulfate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vincristine Sulfate?
At present, 531 active studies are investigating the potential of Vincristine Sulfate to treat Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Hepatoblastomas and Retinoblastoma.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
115 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
142 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Sarcoma
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Multiple Myeloma
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Kaposi Sarcoma
7 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Neuroblastoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable
Retinoblastoma
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
advanced Thymoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Small Cell Lung Cancer
50 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
63 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1
Choriocarcinoma
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2
Ovarian germ cell tumour
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1
Pheochromocytoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhabdomyosarcoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
120 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Hepatoblastoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Patient Q&A Section about vincristine sulfate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What are the long term side effects of vincristine?
"If you keep taking the medication, you might experience neuritic pain and later have trouble with motor skills. People have also reported losing deep-tendon reflexes, being unable to lift their foot or wrist, problems with balance, and paralysis after taking the medication for a long time."
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What is the most common side effect of vincristine?
"The most common side effects of vincristine sulfate injections are nausea, vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea, bloating, stomach/abdominal pain or cramps, mouth sores, dizziness, headache, hair loss, constipation, loss of appetite, changes in sense of taste, and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet."
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Is vincristine sulfate a chemotherapy?
"chemotherapy that is used to treat various types of cancer."
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What is vincristine sulfate used for?
"A drug that can be used to treat acute leukemia independently, or in addition to other drugs treating Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, and Wilms tumor. It is being researched for further applications in treating other types of cancer."
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