cytotoxin side effects Flashcards
1
Q
oral mucositis
A
sore mouth associated with fluororacil, methotrexate and anthracyclines
advise good oral hygiene
sucking ice chips with fluororacil
treat with saline mouthwashes
if caused by methotrexate - use folinic acid (use levofolinic acid)
2
Q
tumour lysis syndrome
A
3
Q
hyperuricaemia
A
4
Q
bone marrow suppression
A
caused by all drugs except vincristine and bleomycin
5
Q
alopecia
A
6
Q
thromboembolism
A
7
Q
myelosuppression
A
8
Q
reproductive SEs
A
9
Q
N&V
A
10
Q
N&V treatment
A
11
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