Antitumor Antibiotics Flashcards
MoA of Bleomycin
induces free radical formation which breaks DNA strands
Use of Bleomycin
Testicular Cancer and Hodgkin Lymphoma
Tox of Bleomycin (3)
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Skin Hyperpigmentation
no Myelosuppression (compare to Busulfan)
MoA Dactinomycin (Actinomycin D)
Intercalates DNA
Use of Dactinomycin (ACTinomycin D)
childhood tumors (kids ACT out)
Wilms Tumor
Ewing Sarcoma
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Tox of Dactinomycin?
Myelosuppression
MoA of Doxorubicin and Daunorubicin
Generates Free Radicals
Intercalates DNA -> decreased replication
Use of Doxorobucin and Daunorubicin
Solid Tumors
Leukemias/Lymphomas
Tox of Doxorobucin and Daunorubicin
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Myelosuppression
Alopecia
What can be used with Doxorobucin and Daunorubicin to prevent cardiotoxicity?
Dexrazoxaane (iron chelating agent)