Exam 1 Table Flashcards
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) target
Thymidylate synthase - blocks uracil to thymine conversion
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) drug class
Anti-metabolite; uridine analog
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cell cycle phase
S
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) dose limiting side effect
Myelosuppression
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) rescue drug
Thymidine
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) synergy drug
Leucovorate
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) unique resistance mechanisms
-Downregulation of activating enzymes that convert 5-FU to fd-UMP
-Upregulation of thymidylate synthase
5-fluorouracil (5-FU) genetic testing
~5% of the population has gene polymorphisms that result in a deficiency of the enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) which breaks down 5-FU
Cytarabine target
Converted to Ara-CTP intracellularly -> competitive inhibitor of DNA polymerase alpha
Cytarabine drug class
Anti-metabolite; cytosine analog
Cytarabine cell cycle phase
S
Cytarabine indication
-Leukemia
-Lymphoma
Cytarabine dose limiting side effect
Myelosuppression
Cytarabine synergy drug
Tetrahydrouridine because of inhibition of cytidine deaminase
Cytarabine unique resistance mechanisms
-Downregulation of activating enzymes
-Upregulation of cytidine deaminases
-Downregulation of influx transporters
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) target
Blocks multiple enzymes in de novo purine biosynthesis
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) drug class
Antimetabolite; purine analog, thio-analog of adenine
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) cell cycle phase
S
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) dose limiting side effects
Hematologic toxicity, myelosuppression
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) drug interactions
Allopurinol increases 6-MP toxicity
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) unique resistance mechanisms
Loss of HGPRT (activating enzyme)
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) genetic testing
TPMT polymorphism loss of function - (TPMT inactivates 6-MP) - dose adjustment needed
Methotrexate target
DHFR inhibitor
Methotrexate drug class
Antimetabolite, antifolate
Methotrexate cell cycle phase
S
Methotrexate dose limiting side effect
myelosuppression
Methotrexate rescue drug
Leucovorin
Methotrexate unique resistance mechanisms
-Amplification of DHFR or resistant mutation of DHFR
-Decreased polyglutamation
Chlorambucil target
Cross-links DNA
Chlorambucil drug class
Alkylating agent; mechlorethamine derivative
Chlorambucil cell cycle phase
Non-specific
Chlorambucil dose limiting side effect
-Myelosuppression
-N/V
-Carcinogenic (secondary malignancies) and teratogenic (ALL alkylators)
Alkylating agent/platinum agent unique resistance mechanisms
-Increased expression of DNA repair enzymes
-Increased glutathione concentrations to reduce reactive intermediates
-Increased expression of cellular glutathione S-transferase (GST)
Cyclophosphamide target
Cross-links DNA
Cyclophosphamide drug class
Alkylating agent; requires hydroxylation by CYP450 (prodrug)
Cyclophosphamide cell cycle phase
Non-specific
Cyclophosphamide dose limiting side effects
-Hemorrhagic cystitis - acrolein buildup in bladder
-Mild bone marrow toxicity due to high ADH in these cells that break down metabolite
Drug that must be given with Cyclophosphamide
Mesna is administered with cyclophosphamide to block hemorrhagic cystitis - free thiol on mesna reacts with and inactivates acrolein metabolites in urine
Mitomycin C target
Bifunctional adducts on DNA (cross-links)
Mitomycin C drug class
alkylating agent (aziridine containing natural product)
Mitomycin C cell cycle phase
Non-specific
Mitomycin C dose limiting side effect
Myelosuppression
Cisplatin target
Forms intrastrand crosslinks - covalent crosslink between G and A
Cisplatin drug class
-Platinum drugs - covalent cross linkers
-Prodrug - requires non-enzymatic conversion to the active aqua form
Cisplatin cell cycle phase
Non-specific
Cisplatin dose limiting side effect
-Nephrotoxicity in proximal tube
-Minimal bone marrow toxicity (good in combination with other drugs)
-Severe N/V
-Peripheral neuropathy
-Ototoxicity
-Carboplatin: cutaneous rash, vomiting, hypotension
Irinotecan target
Topo I inhibitor (water soluble) - binds and forms a ternary drug-enzyme-DNA complex -> blocks DNA religation
Irinotecan drug class
-Topo I inhibitor: camptothecins
-Prodrug into SN-38 via carboxylesterases
Irinotecan cell cycle phase
S
Irinotecan unique resistance mechanisms
-P-glycoprotein (PGP) overexpression
-Multidrug resistant protein (MRP) overexpression
-Glutathione S-transferase overexpression
-Topoisomerase downregulation
-Mutation to prevent inhibitor binding
Irinotecan genetic testing
~10% of the population has polymorphisms predicting low expression of UGT1A1, leading to increased toxicity of irinotecan
Doxorubicin target
Topo II inhibitor - intercalates and inhibits double strand religation
Doxorubicin drug class
Topo 2 inhibitor; anthracyclines
Doxorubicin cell cycle
-Non-specific
-A little G2/M
Doxorubicin dose limiting side effects
Cardiotoxicity due to free radical damage, severe local tissue damage if extravasated
Doxorubicin synergetic drugs
Dexrazoxane protects against anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity by binding to iron
Doxorubicin unique resistance mechanisms
Glutathione S-transferase (GST) overexpression - the only topo 2 to have this resistance
Etoposide target
Topo II inhibitor - inhibits double strand religation
Etoposide drug class
Topo 2 inhibitor; epipodophyllotoxin glucose analog (does not intercalate)
Etoposide cell cycle
G2
Resistance mechanisms for all topo 2 inhibitors
-PGP overexpression
-Topoisomerase II downregulation or mutation
-Increased DNA damage repair enzyme
Bleomycin target
Intercalates into DNA - forms DNA free radical - leads to DNA single and double strand breaks
Bleomycin drug class
Glycopeptide antibiotic - imidazole free radical, thiazole intercalator
Bleomycin cell cycle
-G2
-M
Bleomycin dose limiting side effects
Pulmonary toxicity and rash because of lack of bleomycin aminohydrolase
Bleomycin resistance mechanisms
Increased levels of bleomycin aminohydrolase
Vincristine target
Tubulin -> inhibition of microtubule assembly (tubulin polymerization) and microtubule shortening
Vincristine drug class
Vinca alkaloids - microtubule destabilizer
Vincristine cell cycle
M
Vincristine dose limiting side effects
-Neurotoxicity
-Peripheral neuropathy
-Myelosuppression is mild and rarely clinically significant
Vincristine resistance mechanisms
PGP substrate
Eribulin target
Microtubule end - inhibition of microtubule assembly/elongation (polymerization)
Eribulin drug class
Microtubule destabilizer - halichondrin B analog
Eribulin cell cycle phase
M
Eribulin dose limiting side effects
Lower rate of neurotoxicity than vinca
Paclitaxel target
Tubulin inhibition of microtubule disassembly (depolymerization)
Paclitaxel drug class
Taxanes - microtubule stabilizer
Paclitaxel cell cycle phase
M
Paclitaxel dose limiting side effects
-Myelosuppression
-Neurotoxicity - sensory neuropathy common but reversible
Paclitaxel drug interactions
Cross-resistant with other large molecule antitumor agents
Paclitaxel resistance mechanisms
-PGP substrate (except for cabazitaxel)
-Tubulin mutations
Ixabepilone target
Tubulin inhibition of microtubule disassembly (depolymerization)
Ixabepilone drug class
Microtubule stabilizer - epothilone B analog
Ixabepilone cell cycle phase
M
Ixabepilone dose limiting side effects
-Myelosuppression
-Neurotoxicity - sensory neuropathy common but reversible
Ixabepilone drug interactions
NOT cross-resistant to taxanes
Ixabepilone resistance mechanisms
Poor PGP substrate
Enzalutamide target
Androgen receptor
Enzalutamide drug class
Full AR antagonist
Enzalutamide cell cycle phase
G1
Enzalutamide indication
Metastatic and non-metastatic prostate cancer
Enzalutamide resistance mechanisms
AR mutation that results in androgen independent activation and prevent binding of AR antagonists = castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC)
Abiraterone target
-17 alpha-hydrolase and C17,20 lyase
-CYP17 catalyzes conversion of pregnenolone and progesterone to DHEA and androstenedione
Abiraterone drug class
Steroid analog
Abiraterone cell cycle phase
G1
Abiraterone dose limiting side effect
Increased cholesterol
Tamoxifen target
Estrogen receptor
Tamoxifen drug class
SERM; partial agonist; prodrug (CYP2D6)
Tamoxifen cell cycle phase
G1
Tamoxifen indication
Pre and postmenopausal women with ER-positive breast cancer
Tamoxifen dose limiting side effects
Hot flashes; increased incidence of endometrial cancer
Tamoxifen drug interactions
CYP2D6 inhibitors
Tamoxifen resistance mechanisms
Variant of CYP2D6 that decreases metabolism of tamoxifen
Fulvestrant target
Estrogen receptor
Fulvestrant drug class
SERD; pure estrogen antagonist; no agonist effects
Fulvestrant cell cycle phase
G1
Fulvestrant indication
ER+ metastatic breast cancer - postmenopausal women who have progressed on other antiestrogen therapy
Prednisolone drug class
Corticosteroid
Prednisolone cell cycle phase
G1
Prednisolone indication
Used as palliative care for inflammation, edema and pain management
Letrozole target
Aromatase
Letrozole drug class
Non-steroidal competitive aromatase (CYP19) inhibitor