Drugs: Mitosis Inhibitors (M phase drugs) Flashcards
1
Q
drugs ending in -tine or -taxel inhibit what
A
microtubules
2
Q
Vincristine
Vinblastine
A
prevent polymerization of microtubules (mitotic spindles)
3
Q
side effect of Vincristine
A
neurotoxic
4
Q
side effect of Vinblastine
A
myelosuppression (no neurotoxicity)- bone marrow doesn’t make enough blood cells or platelets
5
Q
Paclitaxel
Docetaxel
A
prevents depolymerization of microtubules (mitotic spindles)
6
Q
side effect of paclitaxel and docetaxel
A
neurotoxic