Vincristine
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Vincristine is a plant-based compound and is classified as an alkylating agent. It causes cell death by interfering with the way genetic material (DNA) in the cell multiplies.
Vincristine is only available as an Reference intravenous Opens New Window (IV) medicine. The type and extent of a disease determines the exact dose and schedule of administering this medicine.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 29, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology |
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