What is the antidote for vincristine extravasation?
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- 10 May 2010 by hopefulhelper
- Topics:
- extravasation, vincristine
Answers (1)
suzanne663 Jun 2010
If extravasation of vincristine occurs during intravenous administration, the injection should be stopped immediately and the remaining dose injected into another vein. Local discomfort and cellulitis may be minimized by local injection of hyaluronidase and application of moderate heat.
Read more: http://www.drugs.com/mmx/vincristine-sulfate.html#ixzz0pl3amChH
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