Breast Cancer Pharm Flashcards
What are the aromatase inhibitors?
Anastrozole, Exemestane, Letrozole
MOA of aromatase inhibitors?
Blocks CYP19A1 mediated production of estrone & estradiol; actions are highly specific & no effects are observed on other organs or hormones
Adverse effects of aromatase inhibitors?
hot flashes, nausea, hair thinning, arthralgia, diarrhea
Route of administration of aromatase inhibitors?
oral
Which aromatase inhibitors are reversible?
Anastrozole & Letrozole
Which aromatase inhibitors are irreversible?
Exemestane
What are the SERMs?
Raloxifene, Tamoxifen, Toremifene
MOA of Raloxifene?
ER agonist/antagonist; estrogen effect on bone & anti-estrogen effect on mammary tissue
MOA of tamoxifen?
ER agonist/antagonist; estrogen effect on bone & anti-estrogen effect on mammary tissue
MOA of toremifene?
Derivative of tamoxifen with antiestrogenic properties
Route of administration of the SERMs?
Raloxifene is give IM monthly; Tamoxifen & Toremifene are given orally daily
Adverse effects of Raloxifene?
teratogen; decreases bone metabolism, serum cholesterol, & LDL; retinal degeneration (high doses); increases apolipoprotein A1
Adverse effects of Tamoxifen?
teratogen; decreases bone metabolism, serum cholesterol, & LDL; retinal degeneration (high doses); increases apolipoprotein A1
Adverse effects of Toremifene?
QT prolongation; teratogen
Which SERMs have a BBW for DVT, PE, & stroke?
Raloxifene & Tamoxifen
Which SERM has a BBW for endometrial hypertrophy, endometrial cancer, & vaginal bleeding?
Tamoxifen
Which SERM undergoes CYP3A4 metabolism?
Toremifene
What drug is a SERD?
Fulvestrant
MOA of Fulvestrant?
Binds ER but carries a bulky substituent that prevents crucial dimerization of ER in the nucleus thus down-regulating ER expression
Adverse effects of Fulvestrant?
nausea, asthenia, pain, vasodilation (hot flashes), HA
What breast cancer drug is a GnRH agonist?
Goserelin