Cancer Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
Leuprolide
Goserelin
Side effects
Induces menopause or reduces T levels in prostate CA
A
- Hot flashes
- Vaginal dryness
- ED
2
Q
Abiraterone
Bicalutamide
Enzalutamide
SE
For prostate CA
A
- Infertile
- Osteoporosis
- Hot flashes
- ED
- Loss of libido
3
Q
Antiestrogens
Fulvestrant
Raloxifene
Tamoxifen
SE
A
- Bone pain
- Hot flashes
- CV risks
- DVT
- Uterine cancer
4
Q
Breast CA
Anastozole
Exemestane
Letrozole
SE
A
- Fatigue
- Arthralgia
- Joint stiffness
- Bone pain
- Hot flashes
- ED
- Lost libido
5
Q
For chemo induced leukopenia/neutropenia
Filgrastim
Pegfilgrastim
Sargramostim
SE
A
- Bone pain
6
Q
Rx used for chemo induced anemia
May cause tumor progression
A
Epo alfa
Darbepoetin