Pharmacy

Vinblastine

· Trade Name
Velban

· Generic Name
VINBLASTINE

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing

· Serious Side Effects
nerve toxicity
infertility
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathy
bowel obstruction
cranial nerve paralysis
ear damage
seizures
allergic reactions
bronchospasm
heart attack

· Common Side Effects
hair loss
fatigue
constipation
weight loss
loss of appetite
tingling
urinary retention
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
unsteady gait
weakness

Read more – March 26, 2009

Velban

· Trade Name
VELBAN

· Generic Name
Vinblastine

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing

· Serious Side Effects
nerve toxicity
infertility
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathy
bowel obstruction
cranial nerve paralysis
ear damage
seizures
allergic reactions
bronchospasm
heart attack

· Common Side Effects
hair loss
fatigue
constipation
weight loss
loss of appetite
tingling
urinary retention
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
unsteady gait
weakness

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Vincristine

· Trade Name
Oncovin

· Generic Name
VINCRISTINE

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing

· Serious Side Effects
nerve toxicity
infertility
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathy
bowel obstruction
cranial nerve paralysis
ear damage
seizures
allergic reactions
bronchospasm
heart attack

· Common Side Effects
hair loss
fatigue
constipation
weight loss
loss of appetite
tingling
urinary retention
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
unsteady gait
weakness

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Oncovin

· Trade Name
ONCOVIN

· Generic Name
Vincristine

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing

· Serious Side Effects
nerve toxicity
infertility
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathy
bowel obstruction
cranial nerve paralysis
ear damage
seizures
allergic reactions
bronchospasm
heart attack

· Common Side Effects
hair loss
fatigue
constipation
weight loss
loss of appetite
tingling
urinary retention
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
unsteady gait
weakness

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Shin paresthesia

• Shin paresthesia is the symptom of the sensation of tingling of the shin.

• Shin paresthesia can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Shin paresthesia (tingling) can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma (injury) to nerves.

• Shin paresthesia (tingling) can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – January 19, 2009

Forearm weakness

• Forearm weakness is the symptom of loss of strength of muscles of the forearm.

• Forearm weakness may be loss of the stability of the ligaments and tendons of the forearm.

• Forearm weakness can be a weakness of the muscles supporting the forearm or a laxity of the tendons connecting the forearm.

• Forearm weakness that is isolated to a specific location of the forearm can result from stroke, muscle damage, an injury to a nerve, or sign of multiple sclerosis.

• Forearm weakness should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – January 8, 2009

Hand burning sensation

• Hand burning sensation is the symptom burning in or around the hand.

• Hand burning sensation can be a sign of: 
·  a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).
· heavy metal exposure or physical trauma (injury) to the nerves of the hand or arm.
· arthritis of the neck
· carpal tunnel syndrome (pressure on the nerve passing through the wrist)
· diabetes

• Hand burning sensation that persists or worsens should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – December 16, 2008

Chest burning sensation

• Chest burning sensation is the symptom burning in or around the chest wall.

• Chest burning sensation can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Chest burning sensation can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma to nerves.

• Chest burning sensation can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.

• Chest burning sensation can also be a sign of a heart attack and needs to be evaluated by a doctor.

Read more – December 10, 2008

Calf burning sensation

• Calf burning sensation is the symptom burning in or around the calf.

• Calf burning sensation can be a sign of a peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage).

• Calf burning sensation can result from heavy metal exposure or trauma to nerves.

• Calf burning sensation can be a sign of diabetes and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Read more – December 1, 2008

Buttock weakness

• Buttock weakness is the symptom of the loss of strength of muscles of the buttock.

• Buttock weakness may also be loss of the stability of the ligaments and tendons of the hip.

• Buttock weakness that is isolated to specific location of the buttock can result from stroke, muscle damage, an injury to a nerve, or sign of multiple sclerosis.

Diffuse buttock weakness of muscles may result from illnesses such as diseases of the thyroid or adrenal glands.

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