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Exam 2: Chemo Flashcards

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Alkylating agents: MOA

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CCNS; disrupts DNA transfer of alkyl groups

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Alkylating agents

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Cisplatin
Carboplatin
Cyclophosphamide
Melphalan

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Alkylating agent most associated with N/V and nephrotoxicity

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Cisplatin

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Alkylating agent associated with bladder toxicity

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Cyclophosphamide

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Antimetabolite agents

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Flurouracil (5-FU)
Capecitabine (Oral 5-FU)
Methotrexate

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Antimetabolite agents; MOA

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CCS: affect DNA synthesis (S phase)

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Fluorouracil: notable AEs

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severe diarrhea
Hand-foot syndrome
mouth/GI ulceration

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Methotrexate: MOA

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antimetabolite that inhibits several enzymes (DHFR) critical in folate metabolism for DNA synthesis

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Antimicrotubule agents: plant alkaloids

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Vinca alkaloids:
Vincristine
Vinblastine

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Vinca alkaloids (antimicrotubule agents): MOA

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CCS: inhibit microtubule polymerization (formation/assembly of microtubules)

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Topoisomerase inhibitors

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Doxorubicin

Duanorubicin

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Topoisomerase inhibitors: MOA

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insert between 2 strands of DNA (binds to base pairs) causing DNA helix to assume an unstable structure

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Methotrexate: notable AEs

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Severe GI
Severe renal
Hepatic (transient elevation of LFT: AST/ALT)

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Vinca alkaloid agents: notable AEs

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  • Milder myelosupression
  • Hepatic (transient elevation of LFT: AST/ALT)
  • Severe neuro/skeletal
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Topoisomerase inhibitors: noteable AEs

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CHF (heart function test needed)

alopecia

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Trastuzumab (Herceptin): MOA

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targets/blocks HER2/neu receptors extracellularly ( HER2/neu overexpressed in breast cancer)

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What do we need to do before giving Trastuzumab?

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  • confirm breast cancer is HER2/neu receptor (+)
  • pre-medicate w/ acetaminophen, diphenhydramine
  • baseline ECHO (cardiotoxicity: CHF)
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Cetuximab: MOA

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targets extracellular EGFR receptor; binds to EGFR & blocks phosphorylation and activation of receptor»> inhibition of cell growth and induction of apoptosis

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What do we need to do before giving Cetuximab?

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pre-medicate w/ diphenhydramine (+/- acetaminophen)

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Cetuximab: notable AE

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acneiform rash: the worse the rash, the better the response

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Tamoxifen: MOA

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selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM): estrogen blocker on hormone receptors expressed in breast tissue

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Letrozole: MOA

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aromatase inhibitor: inhibits estrogen production

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Anastrozole: MOA

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aromatase inhibitor: inhibits estrogen production

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