19 Lymphoma Kasravi Flashcards
What are the signs and symptoms of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)?
“B” Symptoms (20%) - Fever, Weight loss, Drenching night sweats. Lymphadenopathy (65%) - Peripheral (most commonly cervical), 20% mediastinal. Fatigue, pruritus, malaise. Bone marrow involvement (33%). Extranodal
What is use in the Ann Arbor Staging of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)?
“B” symptoms. Bulky disease (tumor mass > 10cm in greatest diameter, localized (stage I or II) w/ bulky disease are treated as advanced disease (stage III or IV)
What are used to categorize patients in the different risk categories for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)?
Age > 60. Stage III or IV. >2 extranodal sites. Performance status > 2. LDH > norma
What are the characteristics of Low grade NHL?
Cure if rare. Median overall survival (5-8 years). Prognosis depends on (age, bulk of disease)
What are the different treatment options for Low Grade NHL?
Observation. Radiation for localized. Chemotherapy for disseminated
What are the ADRs with Prednisone?
Insomnia (take dose QAM). Hyperglycemia. Increase appetite. Indigestion, gastritis
What dosage forms does Prednisone come in?
Oral solution: 1mg/mL. Concentrate oral solution (5mg/mL). Tablet: 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50mg. Take with food
What are the ADRs with Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?
Hemorrhaghic cystitis (at high dose) - MESNA, hydration. Alopecia, Myelosuppression (leukopenia), infertility
What is the Emetogenicity like for Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?
High
What is the dose adjustment like for Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)?
Hepatic: no official recommendation. Renal < 10: 75% dose
What dosage form does Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) come in?
Injectable, oral tablet 25, 50mg
What is Fludarabine (Fludara) indicated for?
CLL (NHL not FDA approved, but commonly used)
What are the ADRs with Fludarabine (Fludara)?
Myelosuppression (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia). Increased risk for opportunistic infection d/t decreased CD4 counts, pneumonia. Fever, fatigue, edema
What is the Emetogenicity like for Fludarabine (Fludara)?
Very low
What is dose adjustment like for Fludarabine (Fludara)?
CrCl 30-70: 20% dose reduction. CrCl < 30: not recommended
How is Fludarabine (Fludara) administered?
Infusion over 30-60 minutes
What are the ADRs with Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?
Discoloration of urine, saliva, tears, and sweat (blue-green for 24 hrs post). Cardiotoxicity (CHF, decreased cardiac function (LVEF)
What is the Emetogenicity like for Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?
Moderate
What is the dose adjustment like for Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)?
Hepatic (no official recommendations). T.bili 1.5-3.0: 50% dose reduction. T.bili > 3.0: 75% dose reduction
What is a caution with Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) use?
Vesicant (management): DMSO, cold. Classified as an irritant
What is Chlorambucil (Leukeran) used for?
CLL, HD, NHL
What are the ADRs with Chlorambucil (Leukeran)?
Rash, myelosuppression (DLT). Transient increase in LFTs, hyperuricemia. Less common: hepatotoxicity, seizure, drug fever, pulmonary fibrosis
What is the Emetogenicity of Chlorambucil (Leukeran)?
Very low
How should Chlorambucil (Leukeran) be taken?
On empty stomach. BA decreased by 10-20% when taken with food
What are the treatment options for Aggressive NHL?
Localized: chemo +/- radiation. Disseminated: combination chemotherapy. R-CHOP: 1st line
What does R-CHOP stand for?
R: Rituximab (Rituxan). C: Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). H: Hydroxyl Daunorubicin. O: Vincristine (Oncovin). P: Prednisone
How is Rituximan (Rituxan) dosed in R-CHOP?
375mg/m2 IVPB day 1
How is Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) dosed in R-CHOP?
750mg/m2 IVPB day 3 (or day 1)
How is Hydroxyl Daunorubicin dosed in R-CHOP?
50mg/m2 IVP day 3 (or day 1)
How is Vincristine (Oncovin) dosed in R-CHOP?
1.4mg/m2 (max 2mg) day 3 (or day 1)
How is Prednisonse dosed in R-CHOP?
100mg/day PO days 3-7 (or days 1-5)
How often is R-CHOP repeated?
Repeat cycle every 21 days
What is the MOA of Rituximab (Rituxan)?
Monoclonal antibody. Anti-CD20. Chimeric (mouse/human)
What is Rituximab (Rituxan) used for?
NHL, RA, CLL
What are the infusion related reactions with Rituximab (Rituxan)?
Fever, chills/rigors, angioedema, flushing, HTN. Can premedicate with APAP
What is a BBW for Rituximab (Rituxan)?
Tumor Lysis Syndrome (high tumor burden (usually with 1st dose)). Fatal infusion reaction
How is Rituximab (Rituxan) prepared?
In D5W or NS, final concentartino 1-4mg/mL
What are the ADRs with Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)?
Myelosuppressive (Leukopenia). Urine/saliva/tear discoloration - red/orange. Cardiotoxicity