Chemotherapeutics: Hormonal Agents and miscellaneous compounds Flashcards
Aromatase inhibitors MOA
aromatase responsible for extra adrenal synthesis of estrogen; inhibition results in decreased estrogen production
aromatase inhibitors side effects
nausea, fatigue and hot flashes
aromatase inhibitor drugs
Aminoglutethimide, Anastrozole, Exemestane, Letrozole
Aminogluethimide treats
breast cancer
aromatase inhibitor drugs unique properteis
side effects less severe than tamoxifen
Anastrozole additional MOA
imidazole inhibitor
Anastrozole treats
breast cancer
Exemestane additional MOA
steroidal, irreversible inhibtor
exemestane treats
breast cancer
letrozole treats
breast cancer in post menopause
letrozole additional MOA
imidazole inhibitor
Non steroidal antiandrogens
Bicalutamide, Flutamide, Nilutamide
Non steroidal anti-androgens MOA
competitive antagonist to androgen receptor
Non steroidal anti-androgens treats
prostate cancer
Non steroidal anti-androgens side effects
Gynecomastia, n/v/d, visual problems, hepatotoxicity
Goserelin MOA
desensitize GnRH receptor and inhibit release of FSH and LH; decrease androgen and estrogen release
goserelin treats
prostate cancer and breast cancer post menopause
goserelin side effects
impotence, hot flashes, tumor flare
Leuprolide (Lupron) MOA
desensitize GnRH receptor and inhibit release of FSH and LH; decrease androgen and estrogen release