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Breast Cancer Flashcards

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Anastrozole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

A

Arimidex
* Avoid use in pregnant patients
* High-alert & NIOSH med
* May cause hot flashes
* Should not be taken with estrogens

Breast cancer treatment

Oral solid

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Letrozole

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

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Femara
* Avoid use in pregnant patients
* High-alert & NIOSH med
* May cause hot flashes
* Should not be taken with estrogens

Breast cancer treatment

Oral solid

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Raloxifene

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

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Evista
* Avoid use in pregnant patients
* NIOSH med
* May cause blood clots and hot flashes
* Should not be taken with estrogens

Breast cancer prevention

Oral solid

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Tamoxifen

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

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Nolvadex
* Avoid use in pregnant patients
* High-alert & NIOSH med
* May cause blood clots and hot flashes
* Avoid use with anticoagulants (warfarin, etc.)

Breast cancer treatment/prevention

Oral solid, liquid

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Megestrol

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

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Megace
* Avoid use in pregnant patients
* Beers, high-alert & NIOSH med
* May cause weight gain

Bre. cancer treatment, appetite stimulant

Oral solid, liquid

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