Chemo Drug Specifics Flashcards
what is a common side effect of cyclophosphamide
hemorrhagic cystitis
what type of drug is Cyclophosphamide
alkylating agent
what is cyclophosphamide used to treat
leukemia, lymphoma
what is the cytoprotective drug for cyclophosphamide
Mesna
what is the best way to prevent hematuria caused by cyclophosphamide
drink 2-3 L of fluid/day
what type of drug is 5FU
antimetabolite
what are common side effects of 5FU
GI side effects
what should you premedicate with before administration of 5FU
anti-emetic
what phase of the cell cycle does 5FU act in
S phase
which type of drug is adriamycin
antitumor antibiotic
what is a serious problem with adriamycin
cardiotoxicity
what is the cytoprotective drug of adriamycin
Zinecard
what is the max lifetime does of adriamycin
550
what cancer does adriamycin treat
leukemias
which type of drug is Bleomycin
antitumor antibiotic
which system has side effects from Bleomycin
pulmonary
what could it mean if the pt coughs while receiving Bleomycin and what should you do
anaphylaxis - STOP
what types of cancer is Bleomycin used to treat
skin
lymphoma
testicular
what is a serious problem r/t Bleomycin
pulmonary fibrosis
what type of drug is Vincristine
mitotic inhibitor
what does Vincristine treat
leukemia
lymphoma
sarcoma
what is a major side effect of Vincristine
peripheral neuropathy
which type of drug is Methotrexate
antimetabolite
what is the cytoprotective drug for Methotrexate
Leukovorin
