Chemo Brand/Generic Flashcards
Filgrastim
Neupogen (G-CSF)
For neutropenia with chemotherapy
Pegfilgrastin
Neulasta (Peglated G-CSF)
For neutropenia with chemotherapy
Aprepitant
Emend (Substance P/ neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist)
inhibit acute and delayed phases of chemotherapy-induced emesis
Fosaprepitant
Emend Injection (Substance P/ neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist)
inhibit acute and delayed phases of chemotherapy-induced emesis
Ondansetron
Zofran, Zuplenz film (5-HT3 RA)
started prior to day 1 of chemotherapy
Granisetron
Sansuco (5-HT3 RA)
started prior to day 1 of chemotherapy
Palonosetron
Aloxi (5-HT3 RA)
started prior to day 1 of chemotherapy
Dexamethasone
Decadron (corticosteroid)
Scopolamine
Transderm Scop (anticholinergic Agent)
Prochlorperazine
Compazine (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Promethazine
Phenergan (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Metoclopramide
Reglan (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Olanzapine
Zyprexa (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Haloperidol
Haldol (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Dronabinol
Marinol (cannabinoid)
inhibits vomiting control mechanism in medulla oblongata