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00 Chemotherapy Flashcards

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What is the generic name of Cytoxan?

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Cyclophosphamide (Alkylating agent)

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What are the ADRs associated with Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide)?

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DLT: Myelosuppression. High dose: cardiotoxicity, hemorrhagic cystitis

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What is a common class side effect/warning with alkylating agents?

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Myelosuppression

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What is the generic name of Ifex?

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Ifosfamide (Alkylating agent)

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What can be used to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis (with ifosfamide and cyclophosphamide)?

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Hyper-hydration with NS to flush out ACROLEIN. The use of Mesna (Mesnex), continue a few hours after end of chemo

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What is the generic name of Busulfex?

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Busulfan (Alkylating agent)

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What is a unique side effect of Busulfan?

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“Busulfan tan”, “Busulfan lung”, seizures

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What should be used with high dose Busulfan?

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Antiepileptic prophylaxis (commonly with Keppra)

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What is the generic name of Trexall, Rheumatrax?

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Methotrexate (antimetabolite)

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What are some common side effects with Methotrexate?

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Myelosuppression, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic

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What are the contraindications to MTX use?

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Severe renal/hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy (Category X)

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What are some more common DDIs with MTX to keep an eye out for?

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NSAID/Probenecid (increases [MTX] by competing for renal clearance)

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What is one way to increase the excretion of MTX?

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Urine alkalinization with NaHCO3 can increase renal clearance (especially w/ high dose)

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What can be used for MTX-induced myelosuppression?

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Leucovorin, start 24 hours after MTX administration

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What is the generic name of Voraxaze?

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Glucarpidase (used for MTX toxicity)

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What is the generic name of Alimta?

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Pemetrexed (antimetabolite)

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What needs to be done before starting Alimta (Premetrexed)?

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Daily folic acid and Q9 weeks of Vitamin B12 starting 1 week prior to reduce heme/GI toxicities

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What is the generic name of Adrucil?

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5-FU

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What are the side effects associated with 5-FU?

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Myelosuppression (Bolus > IV), Hand-foot syndrome (IV > bolus), Diarrhea/mucositis (IV > Bolus)

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What is the generic name of Xeloda?

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Capecitabine (oral pro-drug of 5-FU)

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How do the side effects of Xeloda compare to 5-FU?

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Similar, except more GI SEs (diarrhea, N/V, mucositis)

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What is the generic name of Kepivance?

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Palifermin (IV drug to help manage Mucositis)

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What is the generic name of Gemzar?

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Gemcitabine

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What is the generic name of Ara-C?

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Cytarabine

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What are some toxicities with Ara-C (Cytarabine) to look out for?

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High dose: Cerebullar toxicity (trouble walking straight, sitting up, writing), Conjuntivitis, N/V/mucositis

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How is Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) metabolized?

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By Xanthine oxidase (w/ allopurinol decrease dose by 50-75%)

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What are the boxed warnings for Taxanes?

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Myelosuppression, Hypersensitivity (w/i 2-3 mins, pre-med w/ steroids, H1RA, H2RA)

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What is the generic name of Taxol?

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Paclitaxel (Taxane) - contains Cremophor in formulation, this causes the hypersensitivity reactions

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What is the generic name of Abraxane?

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Paclitaxel Albumin-bound (Taxane) - no need for premeds, doesn’t contain Cremophor

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What is the generic name of Taxotere?

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Docetaxel (Taxane) - Contains Polysorbate 80 instead of Cremophor, still causes hypersensitivity reactions

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How does Paclitaxel compare to Albumin-bound Paclitaxel?

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Paclitaxel has more hypersensitivity reactions and neutropenia, but albumin bound paclitaxel has more neuropathy

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Whats important to remember about the Vinca Alkaloids?

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Lethal if given intrathecally - Vesicant

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How do the side effects of Vincristine and Vinblastine compare?

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Vincristine causes more Neurotoxicity (peripheral and central) which causes constipation. Vinblastine causes more Myelosuppression

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What is the generic name of Camptosar?

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Irinotecan (Topoisomerase Inhibitor)

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What is the DLT of Camptosar (Irinotecan)?

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“I ran to the can”: SEVERE diarrhea

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What genetic test can help with Irinotecan?

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UGT1A1 mutation increases toxicity

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What pre-med if often given before Irinotecan?

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Atropine to help with diarrhea. Once symptoms occur, other agents can be used (Loperamide, Lomitil, Octreotide)

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What is the generic name of Toposar?

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Etoposide (Topoisomerase II inhibitor)

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What is a common ADR with Etoposide?

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Infusion-related reaction (contains Polysorbate 80)

40
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What is a warning associated with Cisplatin?

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Nephrotoxicity!!! Anaphylaxis, Ototoxicity

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What are the ADRs associated with Cisplatin?

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N/V (acute and delayed). Myelosuppression

42
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What can be done to help with the severe N/V caused by Cisplatin?

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Antiemetics for highly emetogenic therapy (eg., Aprepitant + 5HT3 antagonist + Steroid)

43
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What is the DLT with Paraplatin (Carboplatin)?

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Myelosuppression

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How do the toxicities of Carboplatin and Cisplatin compare?

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Carboplatin has less Nephrotoxicity but greater Myelosuppression

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What is the major ADR seen with Eloxatin (Oxaliplatin)?

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Peripheral neuropathy (exacerbated by cold temperature)

46
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What is a common class side effect of Anthracyclines?

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Cardiotoxicity (max cumulative dose for all agents ~500mg/m2), vesicants, myelosuppression, cause urine to be red

47
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What is the generic name of Adriamycin?

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Doxorubicin (anthracycline)

48
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What is the generic name of Doxil?

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Liposomal Doxorubicin (slightly less cardiotoxicity than Doxorubicin, but more HFS and stomatitis)

49
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What is the generic name of Cerubidine?

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Daunorubicin

50
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What is the generic name of Zinecard?

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Dexrazoxane (free-radical scavenger) - used to help prevent cardiotoxicity caused by anthracyclines

51
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What is the generic name of Totect?

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Dexrazoxane - indicated for the treatment of anthracycline-induced extravasation

52
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What are some warnings with the use of Blenoxane (Bleomycin)?

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Pulmonary fibrosis (esp. > 400 units), oxygen treatment (> 25%) can increase pulmonary toxicity

53
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What are some warnings with the use of Nolvadex (Tamoxifen)?

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(Anti-estrogen: SERM): Stroke, PE, uterine malignancy

54
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What is a common ADR seen with anti-estrogen type chemotherapy treatments?

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Menopausal symptoms (hot flashes), fluid retention, tumor flare, osteoporosis

55
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What is the generic name of Arimidex?

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Anastrozole (selective aromatase inhibitor): osteoporosis risk > than with Tamoxifen

56
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What is the generic name of Gleevec?

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Imatinib mesylate (TKI)

57
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What are the ADRs associated with Gleevec (Imatinib mesylate)?

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Myelosuppression. Fluid retention (CHF, LVEF)

58
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What is the generic name of Tarceva?

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What are the ADRs associated with Tarceva (Erlotinib)?

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Acneiform rash, Diarrhea

60
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What is the generic name of Nexavar?

A

Sorafenib (multi-kinases)

61
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What is the generic name of Sutent?

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Sunitinib (multi-kinases)

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How do the ADRs of Sorafenib and Sunitinib compare?

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Sunitinib has more HTN and stomatitis, but less HFS. Sorafenib also causes diarrhea

63
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What is the generic name of Rituxan?

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Rituximab (Anti-CD20)

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What are the warnings associated with Rituxan?

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1st dose infusion reaction. PML

65
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What is the generic name of Herceptin?

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Trastuzumab (Anti-HER-2)

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What are the warnings associated with Herceptin?

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Cardiotoxicity. Pulmonary toxicity. Infusion-related reaction

67
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What is the generic name of Erbitux?

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Cetuximab (Anti-EGFR)

68
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What is the generic name of Avastin?

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Bevacizumab (Anti-VEGF)

69
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What are the warnings associated with Avastin?

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Wound dehiscence (be careful if patients needs surgery)

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What is the class warning for Immunomodulator Antiangiogenesis drugs?

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Thromboembolism, recommend patients be on an anti-coagulant. Required to be in REMS program

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What are the Immunomodulator Antiangiogenesis drugs?

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Thalomid (Thalidomide), Revlimid (Lenalidomide)

72
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What is the generic name of Velcade?

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Bortezomib (Protease inhibitor)

73
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What is a common ADR with Velcade (Bortezomib)?

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Peripheral neuropathy

74
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What cancer type is Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) used for?

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Heme, Solid tumors (also for SICKLE CELL)

75
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What is the generic name of Torisel?

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Temsirolimus (mTOR kinase inhibitor: only chemo for kidney cancer)

76
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What is the generic name of Afinitor?

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Everolimus (mTOR kinase inhibitor: also used for GVHD prophylaxis)

77
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What is the generic name of Zofran?

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Ondansetron (5HT3 Receptor Antagonist)

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What is the generic name of Kytril?

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Granisetron (5HT3 Receptor Antagonist)

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What is the generic name of Sancuso?

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Granisetron Patch (5HT3 Receptor Antagonist)

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What is the generic name of Anzemet?

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Dolasetron (5HT3 Receptor Antagonist) - least potent

81
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What is the generic name of Aloxi?

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Palonosetron (5HT3 Receptor Antagonist) - most potent

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What is a common side effect of the 5HT3 receptor antagonists?

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Constipation, QT prolongation

83
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Which chemotherapy drugs have high emetic risk?

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Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide (these are the most common)

84
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Which chemotherapy drugs have delayed onset of emesis?

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Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin

85
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What is the generic name of Emend?

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Aprepitant (NK-1 Receptor Antagonist)

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How is Emend (Aprepitant) dosed?

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3 days only! PO: 125mg day 1, 80mg day 2 and 3. OR given IV 150mg and nothing day 2 and 3

87
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What is the generic name of Decadron?

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Dexamethasone

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How is Decadron (Dexamethasone) dosed?

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With Aprepitant: 12mg day 1, 8mg day 2-4

W/o Aprepitant: 10-20mg day 1, 8mg day 2-4

89
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What is the generic name of Reglan?

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Metoclopramide

90
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What is a side effect to look out for with Reglan (Metoclopramide)?

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How are anti-emetic drugs usually dosed for a highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimen?

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Day 1: Dexamethasone + Aprepitant (or Olanzapine) + 5HT3 antagonist (Palonosetron preferred). Day 2-3: Dexamethasone + Aprepitant (or Olanzapine). Day 4: Dexamethasone (+ Olanzapine)

92
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How are anti-emetic drugs usually dosed for a moderately emetogenic chemotherapy regimen?

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Day 1: Dexamethasone + 5HT3 antagonist. Days 2-4: Dexamethasone

93
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What is the generic of Mozobil?

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Plerixafor (use with filgastrim for hematopoietic stem cell mobilization)

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