Vincasar

• Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.

Serious side effects have been reported with Vincasar. See the "Vincasar Precautions" section. 

Common side effects of Vincasar include:

• hair loss
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• a decrease in white blood cells and platelet counts.
• constipation
• weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy)
• stomach (abdomen) pain
• weight loss
• changes in taste and appetite
• mouth sores
• lack of healthy blood cells in the blood (anemia)

This is not a complete list of Vincasar side effects. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 

Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of Vincasar there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet.

Keep all scheduled appointments with your doctor as well as all laboratory appointments. This medicine may cause a decrease of blood cells. Your doctor may order tests before, during and after your treatment to monitor this side effect.

Drink lots of water while receiving Vincasar treatments, unless you are told not to, to help prevent constipation and dehydration.

Good diet and nutrition will be helpful, as well as eating foods that will help reduce the effects of diarrhea.

People on Vincasar may be at risk of infections, so avoiding crowds or other people with contagious illnesses may help. Always maintain good hygiene and wash hands often.