Vincristine

Professional Description for Medical and Pharmaceutical Professionals:

Vincristine is a vinca alkaloid chemotherapeutic agent used primarily in the treatment of hematologic malignancies such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, as well as solid tumors including neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and Wilms’ tumor. It inhibits microtubule formation, arresting cell division at metaphase.

Forms, Dosages & Presentations From India:

• • Vincristine Sulfate Injection 1 mg/mL, 1 mL vial
  • Vincristine Sulfate Injection 1 mg/mL, 2 mL vial
  • Vincristine Sulfate Injection 2 mg/2 mL vial
  • Vincristine Sulfate Injection 5 mg/5 mL vial (less common but available through larger oncology-focused manufacturers)

*Manufacturers in India: Emcure, Fresenius Kabi, Intas, Cipla, Zydus Oncosciences, Dr. Reddy's.

NDC Numbers (USA Products):

• • Vincristine Sulfate 1 mg/mL, 1 mL vial: NDC 63323-108-01 (Fresenius Kabi)
  • Vincristine Sulfate 1 mg/mL, 2 mL vial: NDC 0703-6764-01 (Teva Parenteral Medicines)
  • Vincristine Sulfate 1 mg/mL, 1 mL vial: NDC 0143-9921-01 (Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA) (Note: NDCs vary depending on supplier and lot batch.)

"CLAVE" Numbers (Sistema de Salud Mexicano - IMSS/ISSSTE):

• • Vincristine sulfate injectable 1 mg/1 mL vial: CLAVE 010.000.1768.00
  • Vincristine sulfate injectable 1 mg/1 mL in 10 vials: CLAVE 010.000.1768.02

(Cross-verified with current CUADRO BÁSICO Y CATÁLOGO DE INSUMOS DEL SECTOR SALUD, México)

SKU Code (Designed Format): VINCR-1MG-1ML-VIAL VINCR-2MG-2ML-VIAL Phonetic Pronunciation: vin-KRIS-teen

Dosage Form:

• • Injectable solution for intravenous use only (never intrathecal).

Sizes Available:

• • 1 mg/1 mL single-dose vial
  • 2 mg/2 mL single-dose vial
  • 5 mg/5 mL vial (only by some oncology bulk manufacturers in India)

Reference Brands:

Oncovin® (original innovator, Eli Lilly)

Generic equivalent brands:

Vincristine Sulfate Injection USP by Hikma, Fresenius Kabi, Intas, Dr. Reddy’s.

Case Quantity:

Typically 100 vials per case (but can vary by supplier between 50 and 100 depending on manufacturer’s packaging standards). For larger vial sizes (5 mg/5 mL), often 50 vials per case.

Product Shelf Life:

24 months from the date of manufacture under recommended storage conditions (2°C to 8°C, refrigeration required, do not freeze).

Drug Category:

Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic Agent (Oncology)

Pharmacologic Category:

• • Antimicrotubule Agent;
  • Vinca Alkaloid

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