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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vincristine?

It is an alkaloid

Its use is associated with neurotoxicity

It does not cause alopecia

It is a useful drug for induction of remission in acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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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.

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