AT L2 Platinums - the drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Developments in the 70s
A
Pts treated with cisplatin
2
Q
Developments in the 80s
A
Oxalyplatin - broader spec
Carboplatin - improved safety
3
Q
Developments in the 90s
A
Statraplatin - oral admin
Picoplatin - broad spec and retention against acquired cisplatin resistance
4
Q
Developments in the 00s
A
Aroplatin - liposomal preparation
Prolindac - platinum linked to water soluble polymer to use the EPR effect (retention of macromolecules in tumours)
5
Q
What is DACH
A
diaminocyclohexane as contained in oxaliplatin and aroplatin gives increase resistance to cells producing increased glutathione.