Patel, Ishan B and Adiga, Shalini and Shetty, Disha J and Bairy, KL (2014) Vincristine Induced Jaw Pain: A Case Report. World Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3 (6). pp. 1778-1780. ISSN 2278 – 4357

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Abstract

Vincristine, a vinca alkaloid, is an essential component of chemotherapy regimens used to treat various malignancies. Neurotoxicity is the predominant adverse effect of vincristine, rarely involving cranial nerves. Here a 23 year old female developed jaw pain, a manifestation of cranial neurotoxicity, following administration of vincristine.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Vincristine; jaw pain; neuropathy.
Subjects:	Medicine > KMC Manipal > Pharmacology
Depositing User:	KMC Manipal
Date Deposited:	25 Sep 2014 10:17
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2014 10:17
URI:	http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/140734

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