Med Short Cuts

Question 1

Ending in -nib, -mus, and -mib has what side effects?

Answer 1

Rash, facial erythema, hand-foot syndrome
Cardiotoxicity-sudden death, hypertension, MI
N/V/D, decreased appetite

Question 2

Angiogenesis inhibitors (Bevacizumab [Avastin], Lenalidomide [Revlimid], Thalidomide) have what side effects?

Answer 2

HTN, MI/Stroke, Proteinuria, Hemorrhage, GI Perf, and Hypothyroidism

Question 3

Side effects for Cytokines (IL-2 or Interferon-a)

Answer 3

Flu-like symptoms, fatigue/anorexia, N/V/D, renal insufficiency, capillary leak syndrome

Question 4

Drugs ending in -cin will likely have what side effects?

Answer 4

N/V/D, anorexia, mucositis, and red-orange urine

Cardiotoxicity, hand-foot syndrome, and alopecia are also common

Question 5

Drugs ending in -taxel have what side effects?

Answer 5

D, mucositis, and sensory neuropathy

Question 6

Vinca Alkaloids (start with V, end in -ine) have what common GI side effect?

Answer 6

Constipation

Question 7

Monoclonal antibodies (-mab) have what common side effects?

Answer 7

N/V, sometimes D, pulmonary toxicity, infusion reactions