<prompt> Which one of the following statements is false regarding vincristine -It is an alkaloidIts use is associated with neurotoxicityIt does not cause alopeciaIt is a useful drug for induction of remission in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., It does not cause alopecia o Vincristine belongs to the plant alkaloid group of anticancer. o Useful for inducing remission in childhood ALL not useful in maintenance therapy o It can also be used for pediatric solid tumors Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and lymphomas. o Prominent adverse effects? o Peripheral neuropathy Alopecia SIADH 