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. 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.