2 - Topical and Intralesional Chemotherapeutic Agents Flashcards
5-FU is an antimetabolite and structural analog of uracil
True
5-FU and its metabolites are misincorporated into RNA and disrupt RNA synthesis
True
5-FU metabolites also block the function of thymidylate synthetase, interfering with DNA synthesis as well
True
Topical 5-FU is not significantly systemically absorbed
True
The selective effect allows the use of topical 5-FU over a broad area of skin without concern for damaging normal skin
True
5-FU is converted to 3 active metabolites:
(1) fluorodeoxyuridine monophosphate
(2) fluorodeoxyuridine triphosphate
(3) fluorouridine triphosphate
True
The key enzyme which converts 5-FU to dihydrofluorouracil is dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD)
True
80% of 5-FU is catabolised in the liver
True
Topical 5-FU is used in the field treatment of AKs in that it is more selective for AK than for normal skin
True
Topical 5-FU is useful in the treatment of SCC in situ or superficial BCC
True
Topical 5-FU is not more effective than other treatments in the treatment of warts
True
Topical 5-FU may be useful in the treatment of multiple disseminated porokeratosis
True
Topical 5-FU is contraindicated in patients with known dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency, the key enzyme in metabolism of 5-FU
True (should not be used due to a case of life threatening toxicity from topical 5-FU in a patient who had deficiency of DPD)
Topical 5-FU is contraindicated in pregnancy
True (pregnancy category X)
Allergic contact dermatitis has been reported in topical 5-FU use
True
Systemic adverse effects are rare in topical 5-FU use
True
The most common adverse effects from topical 5-FU use are localised to areas of treatment I.e. Erythema, irritation, burning, pain, pruritus, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation
True
Topical corticosteroids used concurrently with topical 5-FU and for 1-2 weeks beyond cessation of topical 5-FU application to relieve the inflammatory reaction does not impact on topical 5-FU efficacy
True
Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) is an alkylating agent highly reactive with DNA as donation of alkyl groups to DNA disrupts normal cell function
True
The ultimate cause of cell death from Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) is unknown
True
Topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) is not systemically absorbed
True (no known significant systemic absorption of topical Nitrogen Mustard and no systemic toxicities from cutaneous absorption have been observed in long term use in Mycosis Fungoides)
The mechanism of action of topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) is unknown
True
The primary indication for topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) is the treatment of Mycosis Fungoides
True
Topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) is not contraindicated in a previous history of multiple cutaneous SCCs
True (but need to use with caution if patients have had other skin damaging therapies such as radiation)
Irritant or allergic (delayed type hypersensitivity) contact dermatitis is the most common effect of topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard)
True (irritant contact dermatitis more common than allergic contact dermatitis)
Urticaria and anaphylactic reactions are rare in topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard)
True
Irritant contact dermatitis from topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) is most common and particularly if used on the face or in skin folds
True
Allergic contact dermatitis is more common in topical Mechlorethamine (Nitrogen Mustard) aqueous formulation than ointment formulation
True