Cancer Flashcards
What drug class is cyclophosphamide (cytoxan) in?
Alkylating drugs
What does alkylating drugs derive from
Nitrogen mustard
What is the action of cyclophosphamide
decreases DNA synthesis, interrupts and prevents cell division and leads to cell death and impairment
Why do we give Cyclophosphamide
To treat cancer
What are the side effects of Cyclophosphamide
bone marrow depression, N/V, alopecia, and bleeding
what do we check before giving Cyclophosphamide
AST/ALT
what are pt teachings with cyclophosphamide
take on empty stomach, stay hydrated, and report bloody urine/stool
what are common side effects with cancer drugs
Neutropenia , myleosuprresion, thrombocytopenia, damage to heart, kidney, liver and nerves
how do we administer Cytotoxic drugs
IV
what class is Alemtuzumab in?
Biologics
What is the action of Alemtuzumab?
activates antibody and complement medicated cytotoxicity
why do we give alemtuzumab?
to treat cancer
what are the SE’s of Alemtuzumab?
immunosuppression, hypo/hypertension, peripheral edema, N/V/D, mucositis
