Final Exam - Cancers TT Flashcards
SERM’s Examples
-tamoxifen
Brand:
- Tamofen
- Nolvadex D
Generic: tamoxifen
Estrogen Receptor Down-Regulators Examples
-fulvestrant
Brand: Faslodex
Generic: fulvestrant
Aromatase Inhibitors Examples
- anastrazole
- exemestane
- letrozole
Brand: Arimidex
Generic: anastrazole
Brand: Aromasin
Generic: exemestane
Brand: Femara
Generic: letrozole
GnRH Agonists Examples
-goserelin
Brand: Zoladex
Generic: goserelin
Progestin Example
-megestrol
Brand: Megace
Generic: megestrol
Alkylating agents Examples
- cyclophosphamide
- chlorambucil
- busulfan
- ifosfamide
- melphalan
Brand:
- Cytoxan
- Procytox
Generic: cyclophosphamide
Brand: Leukeran
Generic: chlorambucil
Brand: Myleran
Generic: busulfan
Brand: Ifex
Generic: ifosfamide
Brand: Alkeran
Generic: melphalan
Taxanes Examples
- docetaxel
- paclitaxel
Brand: Taxotere
Generic: docetaxel
Brand: Abraxane
Generic: paclitaxel
Taxanes Warning Labels
- DO NOT SHAKE (docetaxel)
- REFRIGERATE; DO NOT FREEZE (docetaxel)
- MAY STORE AT ROOM TEMP (paclitaxel)
- DO NOT MIX IN PVC BAGS OR USE PVC SETS
- EXERCISE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING
- AVOID ASPIRINS AND NSAIDS
Vinca Alkaloids Examples
- vinblastine
- vincristine
- vinorelbine
Brand: Vinblastine Sulfate Injection
Generic: vinblastine
Brand: Vincristine Injection
Generic: vincristine
Brand: Navelbine
Generic: vinorelbine