Vincristine and Ziana

• Generic Name: vincristine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oncovin, Vincasar PFS

Vincristine is cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.

Vincristine is used to treat leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, rhabdomyosarcoma (soft tissue tumors), neuroblastoma (cancer that forms in nerve tissue), and Wilms' tumor.

Vincristine is sometimes used in combination with other cancer medications.

Vincristine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: clindamycin / tretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Veltin, Ziana

Ziana is a gel containing a combination of clindamycin and tretinoin. Clindamycin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Tretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.

Ziana is used to treat severe nodular acne in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Ziana may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.