Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vincristine?
Ans. (C) It does not cause alopecia(Ref: KDT 8th/e p924)Vincristine is a vinca alkaloid.It is used for the induction of remission in ALL.It is a marrow sparing drug but causes peripheral neuropathy, alopecia and SIADH as adverse effects.
It is an alkaloid
Its use is associated with neurotoxicity
It does not cause alopecia
It is a useful drug for induction of remission in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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