Drug that treat Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what drug class is used most often to treat cancer?
A
Cytotoxic agents
2
Q
What some other drug classes for cancer treatment?
A
Hormones and hormone antagonists
Biologic response modifiers
Targeted drugs
3
Q
Major toxicities of chemotherapy
A
Myelosuppression
Neutropenia
thrombocytopenia
anemia
digestive tract injury
alopecia
4
Q
What are the regional drug deliveries for cancer treatment?
A
Intra-arterial
intrathecal
Other specialized routes
