Alcrist 1mg Injection

Alcrist 1mg Injection belongs to a class of drugs known as 'anti-cancer medication,' primarily used to treat various types of cancer. It is used to treat cancer of the breast, pancreas, kidney, blood, bone, lung. Cancer is a genetic change in which our cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including blood cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer.

Alcrist 1mg Injection contains Vincristine, which is primarily used to treat cancer. It works by blocking the replication of DNA (genetic material) in the cancer cells. Hence, this stops the further growth and multiplication of the cancer cells. 

Take Alcrist 1mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Alcrist 1mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience hair loss, constipation, headache, peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), stomach cramps, feeling tired or weak, back, bone, joint, or muscle pain, mouth irritation, or mouth sores. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently. 

Do not take Alcrist 1mg Injection if you are allergic to Alcrist 1mg Injection or any of its ingredients. Alcrist 1mg Injection is a pregnancy category D drug, so it should not be used in pregnant women or if you are planning for pregnancy as Alcrist 1mg Injection causes serious congenital disabilities. You should use an effective way for birth control to avoid pregnancy (both men and women) while taking Alcrist 1mg Injection. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Alcrist 1mg Injection as it could lead to increased dizziness. Alcrist 1mg Injection may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition. 

Alcrist 1mg Injection contains Vincristine, an anti-cancer medicine used to treat various types of cancer. It is used to treat cancers of the blood (leukemia or lymphomas), breast, head and neck or lung. It may be used to treat multiple myeloma (a cancer of plasma cells), and it may also be used in the treatment of some cancers in children. It is also used in a blood disorder known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) after another medication has become unsuccessful in treating it.

• Constipation
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
• Stomach cramps
• Feeling tired or weak
• Mouth irritation or mouth sores
• Back, bone, joint, or muscle pain

Do not take Alcrist 1mg Injection if you are allergic to Alcrist 1mg Injection or any of its ingredients. You should use an effective way for birth control to avoid pregnancy (both men and women) while taking Alcrist 1mg Injection. Do not take Alcrist 1mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Alcrist 1mg Injection causes serious congenital disabilities. Alcrist 1mg Injection should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it is not known whether it passes through breast milk or not. Talk to your doctor before taking Alcrist 1mg Injection if you have/had liver or kidney problems, ulceration in stomach or bowels, poor general condition, received any vaccinations or if are due to have any, diabetes mellitus treated with insulin. Alcrist 1mg Injection causes dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution. Alcrist 1mg Injection should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Alcrist 1mg Injection as it could lead to increased dizziness. Alcrist 1mg Injection may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular blood tests, kidney and liver tests to monitor your condition. 

• Drug-Drug Interaction: Alcrist 1mg Injection is known to interact in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome (a disease that causes weakness in the leg muscles), mental disorder, liver or kidney problem, radiotherapy, breathing problems (asthma), low white blood cell.
• Drug-Food Interaction: Alcrist 1mg Injection is known to interact with the St. John Wort plant (a natural remedy to treat depression).
• Drug-Drug Interaction: $nmae is known to interact with anti-tuberculosis medicine (isoniazid), anti-cancer medicine (mitomycin, asparaginase, dactinomycin), anti-fungal medicines (itraconazole, fluconazole).

• ISONIAZID
• DACTINOMYCIN
• ITRACONAZOLE
• FLUCONAZOLE
• ASPARAGINASE

• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listen to soothing music.
• Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, and high fiber content. Also, eat small and frequent meals for a speedy recovery.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Also, avoid high fat and cholesterol diet.

• Regularly monitor your blood cell count, platelet count and liver function.
• If you see any redness, pain, swelling, burning, skin sores, or leaking of fluid from where the drug is going into your body, please tell your nurse as this could mean that Alcrist 1mg Injection is not being administered properly which could lead to tissue damage.

Cancer: It is a genetic change in which our cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. There are two types of cancer, namely benign (localized) and metastatic (spread to the whole body). There are more than 100 types of cancer, including blood cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer. Cancer growth can be prevented by chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell therapy and by doing surgical excision.