Chemotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
Daunorubicin (lifetime dose)
A
550mg/m2 (400 with radiation)
2
Q
Bleomycin (lifetime dose)
A
400 units
3
Q
DOXORUBICIN (lifetime dose)
A
550mg/m2
4
Q
Methotrexate (precaution)
A
alkalize urine to prevent crystallization.
5
Q
PERTUZUMAB (perjeta, black box warning)
A
cardiac dysfunction
6
Q
SODIUM THIOSULFATE (use)
A
“For the treatment of extravasation† of cytotoxic drugs (e.g., cisplatin, dacarbazine, mechlorethamine, mustine)*
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7
Q
TRASTUZUMAB (Herceptin) considerations
A
Needs Echo prior to start for EF measurement and or MUGA; not compatible with clindomycin, lasix, levofloxan, morphine, zofran. “
8
Q
VANCOMYCIN (treats)
A
gram + infections