What Drugs Cause Vocal Cord Paralysis?: A Pharmacological Review
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Vocal cord paralysis (VCP) is a rare but serious side effect of certain medications, with some chemotherapy agents like Vincristine showing a prevalence of VCP in 1.36% of pediatric oncology patients [1.5.3]. Understanding what drugs cause vocal cord paralysis is crucial for both patients and clinicians to recognize and manage this condition promptly.
