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Submitted to:
Josephine Magno, RN, MN
Submitted by:
Trio M. San Luis. St.N
CONTRAINDICATION:
INTERACTION:
Drug-drug –
Drug-Herb
Educate patient about the adverse reactions of the drug and advise
patient to report all adverse reactions, especially pain or burning at
injection site during or after administration.
Tell patient to report increased shortness of breath and evidence of
infection (fever, sore throat, fatigue) and bleeding (easy bruising,
nosebleeds, bleeding gums, tarry stools). Take temperature daily.
Warn patient that hair loss may occur, but explain that it’s usually
temporary.
Caution female patient to avoid becoming pregnant during therapy
and to consult prescriber before becoming pregnant.
Reference/s:
Vincristine Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term. (2018, October 15).
Retrieved September 28, 2020, from https://www.drugs.com/sfx/vincristine-side-
effects.html