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FINAL Chemo Tx Flashcards

1
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MOA of cyclophosphamide

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Attach akyl groups to DNA
•Either breaks or cross-link DNA strands so that the cell cannot read the DNA’s gene correctly, miscoding of base pairing
•Cytotoxic
•Cell cycle NON-specific: Effective at any phase but cells most susceptible late G1 and S phase.

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cyclophosphamide is used for what CA

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ovarian
breast
non-H lymphoma

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d. Hormonal therapy is indented for

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breast and testicular CA management

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h. Neoadjuvant therapy

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tx given BEFORE the primary tx to enhance efficacy of primary tx

Example is chemo or radiation prior to surgery for tumor removal

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partial response to CA tx is defined as what

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  • at least 30% decrease in target lesions
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Progressive disease (PD) is defined as

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at least 20% increase in the target lesions or appearance of one or more new lesion

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  • neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify PR or PD
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d. Stable disease (SD)

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Duration of overall response

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  • progression free survival (PFS):

but
i. Could be progression free and die form the tx

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9
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chemo scheduling is based on

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. Scheduling: 21-28 day cycles, based on pt’s body surface area ( calculated in m 2) and the amt of time it takes the bone marrow to recover ( around 28 days)

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Synthesis of cell components needed for DNA

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G1

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DNA replicated

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S phase

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-RESTING AND NOT DIVIDING

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G0

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synthesis of cellular components required for mitosis

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o G2

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this drug is known for it’s ASE on the bladder caused by acrolein

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Cyclophosphamide

hematuria, freq, irritation, fibrosis, massive hemorrhage, bladder CA
Hemorrhagic or nonhemorrhagic cystitis

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can administer this drug to avoid toxic SE of cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide (alkyklating nonsepcific)

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admin MercaptoEthane Sulfonate Na (MESNA) IV

binds to acrolein

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MOA PLATINUM COMPOUNDS

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” Similar to alkylating agents -bind DNA inter-strand crosslinks w/ platinum and inhibition
“ MOA: disrupts DNA synthesis

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platin CA

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LUNG

breast, ovarian, bladder, head/neck, esophageal, gastric, testicular

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major ASE of cisplatin

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RENAL TOX & electrolyte disturbances
“ N/V: severe and often intractable í give an antiemetic to offset
“ Ototoxicity: tinnitus & high pitched hearing
“ Peripheral neuropathy:

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Probably one of the worst platin for emesis

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cisplatin

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20
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Carboplatin (Paraplatin®, CBDCA®) used in what CA

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” Ovarian

“ Lung

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Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin®) is used specifically for this CA

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” Colon/rectum stage 3 and usually used for stage 4

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carboplatin ADE

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less ADE than cisplatin

Thrombocytopenia limit 28 days

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23
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this chemo drug for

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Neurotoxic dose limiting effects Assoc w/ both resp & neuropathy rxn –> Sensitivity to cold ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

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ANTITUMOR ANTIBIOTICS

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RUBY’S and bleo

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25
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doxorubicin can be used for what CA

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Leukemia
Lymphoma
Breast cancer

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26
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Daunorubicin for what CA

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Leukemia (AML) - limited to solid tumor efficacy

Cumulative dose
Watch out in pts with preexisting heart issues

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Bleomycin for what CA

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” Testicular
“ Lymphomas
“ Head/neck carcinomas

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main ASE of antibiotic CA tx

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” Causes red color in urine
“ Have to worry about cyclophosphamide and hemorrhagic cystitis
“ N/V - mod to severe ( in the higher group)
“ Mucositis
“ Extravastation- tissue damage
“ Severe alopecia
“ Hand-foot syndrome w/ liposomal í palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia = redness, pain, swelling palms & soles
“ Irreversible, dose-dependent cardiotoxicity ❤️ ❤️
“ Chronic dose-dep dilated cardiomyopathy & heart failureí Initial EKG changes, arrhythmias

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which drugs can be used to reduce the dose related cardiomiopathy effect of antibiotic CA txs like doxorubicin

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dexrazoxane

raised off the deck

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ADE specific to bleomyocin

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” Fatal pulmonary toxicity -pulmonary coral. Look for pneumonitis, cough and crackles
“ Hypertrophic skin changes and hyperpigmentation

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31
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Methotrexate is what kind of drug

what phase is it active in of the cell cycle

A

folic acid anatgonist
S phase

Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase –> inhibits tetrahydrofolate synthesis no DTMP

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RX used to reduced form of folic acid to negate toxic effects of MTX in nl tissue (can’t give after the fact!!!)

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Leucovorin rescue - folinic acid

lucky cat

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33
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ADE w/ methotrexate

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Renal toxicity w/ high dose
Myelosuppression & mucositis (skin & GI mucosa)

DO NOT TAKE AT THE SAME TIME AS NSAIDS
Long term use—>hepatotoxic, pul infiltrates & fibrosis

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Pemetrexed (folic acid anatgonist) can be used for

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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

In combination with platinum tx for lung cancer

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what can be used to reduce toxicity w/ pemetrexed

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Vitamin B 12 and folic acid can reduce toxicity similar to methotrexate

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PYRIMIDINE ANALOGS

A

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)
(Adrucil®)

Capecitabine (Xeloda®)

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37
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Epirubicin used for what CA

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” Breast
“ Gastroesophageal

ASE: flushing

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38
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how do the antitumor antibodies work?

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  • Inhibits topoisomerase II

* Cell cycle specific: G2-M phase

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When do we typically see mucositis with drugs like methotrexate ?

how do we manage this

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Mucositis occurs 5-7d post chemo and resolves 1-3wks. Treat severe pain with opioids. Can also use magic mouth wash (lido + diphenhydramine + Al/Mg antacid) OR sucralfate liquid

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40
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” 5-FU prodrugí

“ Converted to 5-FU in liver

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Capecitabine (Xeloda®)

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ADE with Capecitabine (Xeloda®)

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” D & hand-foot syndrome

“ Less myelosuprresion, N/V & mucositis than 5-FU

42
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Gemcitabine (Gemzar)

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Antimetabolite - pyrimidine analog/antimetabolite/antagonist

also works in S phase

43
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Antimicrotubule agent: VINCA alkaloid

A

vinblast
vincristine
vinorelbine

44
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which Antimicrotubule agent: VINCA alkaloid is used for Breast, Hodgkins, Non-H lymph, testicular

A

vinblastin

45
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vincristine is used for what CA

A

Acute leukemias,
Hodgkins and non-H lymph,
Wilm’s tumor

46
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Antimicrotubule agent: VINCA alkaloid work at what phase of cell cycle

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“•Inhibit tubulin: Active in M phase
•Derived from Periwinkle plants
•Cell cycle specific: M phase”

47
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this antimictorbulue is known as the worst for myelosuppression

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Myelosuppression: Blasts out bone marrow!
•N/v
•Alopecia
•Vesicant: can cause tissue damage if extravasated”

48
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Taxanes like docetacel and cabzitaxel act in what phase

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M

“•Enhance tubulin polymerization -> inhibit mitosis
•From WESTERN EURO YEW tree
•Cell cycle specfic: M phase”

49
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ADE associated with docetaxel

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“•+++ Myelosuppression: dose limiting!
•High incidence peripheral neuropathy
•Allergic rxn: pre-treat with antihistamine or corticosteroid: May be caused by Cremopor vehicle used in formulation”

50
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hematuria is associated with which taxel

A

cabazitaxel

51
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Antimicrotubule agent - NON-TAXANE microtubule dyanamics inhibitor

52
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Eribulin is used for what CA

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Refractory breast CA, lung CA

53
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ADE of eirbulin

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“•+++Myelosuppression - neutropenia
•+++Peripheral neuropathy
•QT prolongation
•Used if failed other drugs”

54
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•DIARRHEA - dose limiting in this topoisomerase inhibitor for colon CA

A

irinotecan

55
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irinotecan acts at which cell cycle

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“Disrupt protein production in cancer cells (inhibit topoisom I which is enzyme that regulates ““packaging”” DNA within the cell nucleus
•Cell cycle specific: G2-M”

56
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what don’t you want to use irinotecan with

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Don’t use Irinotecan and 5-FU together for colon cancer - +++ DIARRHEA

57
Q

Etoposide VP-16 (VePesid) is used for what cancers

A

lung and testicular

58
Q

Prednisone can be used for what CA

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Lymphocytic leukemia, non-H Lymphoma

LA LA land

59
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ADE of predisone

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Depends on dose and duration: fluid retention, immune system suppression, increased appetite, insomnia

60
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SERM - selective estrogen receptor modulator that an be used in breast cancer for pts with estrogen receptor

61
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tamoxifen how does it work

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selective receptor modulator

partial agonist (blocks estrogen receptors in SOME tissues but not others)

62
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ADE for tamoxifen

A

“•ADEs vary from minor (altered menstrual period) to major (thromboembolic events)
•Hypercalcemia, hot flashes, menstrual disorders, BONE PAIN, nausea”

63
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this hormonal drug “ can prevent androgen from being converted to estrogen

A

Anastrozole
(Arimidex®)

aromatase inhibitor

64
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Anastrozole
(Arimidex®)

ADE

A

” Prevent androgen from being converted to estrogen “ Asthenia,
“ N/V/D
“ Hot flashes
“ Pain, dizziness

65
Q

Leuprolide acetate

Eligard®

A

GRH

Palliative therapy for prostate CA

Yeah it’s an agonist but given continuously it actually blocks the production of testosterone

66
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ADE of

Leuprolide acetate (Eligard®)

Goserelin acetate (Zoladex®)

A 
"	Hot flashes b/c block testosterone í vascular stability
"	Edema
"	Pain
"	GI upset
"	Resp & urinary d/o
67
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this hormonal agent used for prostate cancer has been known to cause LIVER FAILURE, gynecomastia, hot flashes, loss of libido, impotence, n/v

A

Flutamide

Bicalutamide
(Casodex®)

Nilutamide
(Nilandron®)

68
Q

older Androgen receptor blocker (antiandrogen)

A

“•Flutamide
•Bicaludamide (Casodex)”

prostate cancer

69
Q

New oral antiandrogen $

New oral antiandrogen $

A

Abiraterone (Zytiga)

Enzalutamide (Xtandi)

70
Q

Abiraterone (Zytiga)

Enzalutamide (Xtandi)

are reserved for

A

” Castrate resistant mets prostatic CA

“ $$$$

71
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Enzalutamide (Xtandi) ADE

A

” Peripheral edema
“ Hot flashes
“ Fatigue” D

72
Q

Abiraterone
(Zytiga®)

can be administered with

A

Administer w/ prednisone - prevents compensatory in ↑ ACTH & aldosterone synthesis

73
Q

this drug Down regulating T cell activation and has been associated with immune activated ADE

A

” Block pathway = activated tumor-specific Tcells to kill tumor cells & secrete cytokines to restore antitumor immune response

nivolumab

74
Q

this drug targets VEGF and targets agiogenic growth

A

bevacizumab

beaver scissos mob

CG-CORN
colorectal cancer 
glioblastoma
cervical 
ovarian 
renal cell carcinoma
non small cell
75
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bevacizumab SE

A

wound healing complications

76
Q

trastuzumanb

A

used for HER2 positive breast cancer

77
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trastuzumab

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Monoclonal antibody against HER2

78
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ADE of trastuzumab

A 
"	Rash
"	Edema
"	Arthralgia
"	Renal impairment
"	GI sx

cardiotoxcity

79
Q

ERLOTINIB is used for

A

elmo eating dibs

NSCL & Pancreatic Cancer

going to get a rash eating all those nibs out of the trash

small little lungs
and pancrease

80
Q

imatinib

A

eye mat used against the CaMaL

bcr-abl TARGETED

81
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delayed emesis is deifned as

A

vomiting more than 24 hours after

82
Q

SEROTONIN (5-HT3) “ 1st line

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SEROTONIN (5-HT3) “

o	Dolasetron (Anzemet®)
o	Granisetron (Kytril®)
o	Ondansetron (Zofran®)
o	Palonesetron (Aloxi®) - 1/wk MAX
83
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main SE with SEROTONIN (5-HT3) for emesis

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” HA, sedation, diarrhea

84
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how to take SEROTONIN (5-HT3)

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” Take 30 mins before level 3- chemo, give w/ corticosteroid

85
Q

corticosteroids for emesis are

what type of emesis would you use them for?

A

CORTICOSTEROIDS
o Dexamethasone- better/ more studied
o Methylprednisolone

” Delayed emesis

” Used acutely d/t high dosing
“ Combine w/ 5-HT3 antagonist

86
Q

CORTICOSTEROIDS- ADE
o Dexamethasone- better/ more studied
o Methylprednisolone

A

Transient & intense perineal, vaginal, anal burning - too rapid IV administration

87
Q

NEUROKININ-1 (NK-1) ANTAGONIST

A

o Aprepitant (PO) / Fosaprepitant (IV) (Emend®)

preppy ants

88
Q

Metoclopramide (Reglan®)

would be given for what type of emesis

A

Delayed N & in combo w/ lesser emetogenic agents

89
Q

” Delayed emesis
“ break thru N/V - prn
“ low minimal risk emesis
“ think phenothiazine like mental health rxs

what are the ADE of this drug

A

PHENOTHIAZINE DERIVATIVES

Prochlorperazine (Compazine®)

pro color pear is minimal risk and break through

Drowsiness, akathesia, dystonia but less than metoclopramide

90
Q

antipsychotic medications that can be used if prochlorperazine fails

A 
BUTYROPHENONES
o	Haloperidol (Haldol®)
o	Droperidol
91
Q 
BENZODIAZEPINE
o	Lorazepam (Ativan®)

ADE

A

” Amnesia x 8 hrs, sedation, hypoTN, perceptual disturbances

92
Q

ESA: Erythropoetin (EPO) & Darbepoietn

A

” Must have a consent form signed off

“ Initiate therapy if Hgb <10

93
Q

MC drugs that cause anemia

A 
IL-2
proleukin
MTT- ibritumomab
tositumomab 
carbitaxel
94
Q

ESA and their SE

A

ESA: Darbepoetin (Aranesp) and Epoetin (Epogen). Had REMS but was discontinued. Inc risk CV events, death, thromboembolic events, stroke, tumor progression/recurrence

95
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Do not tranfuse w/ PRBC until …

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Do not tranfuse w/ PRBC until pt becomes symptomatic from anemia: SOB, weakness, fatigue, orthostasis.

96
Q

WBC nadir

when do counts recover

A

WBC nadir: 10-14 day after chemo. Counts recover 3-4 weeks post chemo (EXCEPT Mitomycin C and nitrosoureas nadir is 4-6wk post tx)

97
Q

To admin chemo pt should have: WBC >

or ANC >1500

A

To admin chemo pt should have: WBC > 3000/mm3 OR ANC > 1500/mm3
AND Platelets ≥ 100,000/mm3

98
Q

neutropenia is considered

A

Neutropenia: ANC < 500, or a count of < 1000 with predicted decrease to < 500 over next 48hrs

febrile nuetropenia is considered ANC<500 with temp >101

99
Q

when would we used CSF for neutropneia

A

CSFs - colony stimulating factors: can reduce risk febrile neutropenia by 50%.

Use them if risk of neutropenia is > 20%, and consider if risk is 10-20%

100
Q

drugs with neutropenic risk

A

Antitumor antibodies: Doxorubicin, bleomycin, epirubicin
Cyclophosphamide (give Amifostine which may reduce neutropenia) Also give G-CSF????
oxliplatin
antimetabolites : MTX 5FU. gemcitabine capecitabine
vinblastin
taxanes
eribulin (non taxin)

101
Q

drugs iwth thrombocytopenia risk

A

carbo
oxa
cabazitaxel
interleukin

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