chemo4 Flashcards
1
Q
Plant alkaloids
A
G2 phase
docetaxel, paclitaxel, etoposide, teniposide, irinotecan, topotecan
2
Q
Docetaxel
A
Taxotere, Docefrez
pay taxes –> hypersensitivity, give Dexamethasone to premedicate
cause fluid retention/pulmonary edema (Lasix)
3
Q
Paclitaxel
breast cancer
A
taxol
Never use PVC; P for premedicate
a= alcohol–> disulfram; c= castro oil
4
Q
Etoposide/Teniposide
A
Etoposide = Etopophos; Teniposide = Vumon
hypotension
Etoposide (VP-16): cap in refrig
5
Q
irinotecan
A
Camptosar
6
Q
Topotecan
A
Hycamtin
7
Q
Irinotecan/Topotecan
A
severe diarrhea
48 hrs: Loperimide -no max
fluid + electrolyte