Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vincristine?: (A) It is an alkaloid, (B) Its use is associated with neurotoxicity, (C) It does not cause alopecia, (D) It is a useful drug for induction of remission in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Answer is C. 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.