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Oncology: SE Medications Flashcards

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Neupogen

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  • Filgrastim
  • CSF
  • Injected QD (IV/SQ)
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Neulasta

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  • Pegfilgrastim
  • Pegylated CSF
  • Administered SQ once per chemo cycle
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CSF Information

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  • SE: Bone pain
  • More severe SE in sargramostim (limited to stem cell transplantation)
  • Store in fridge
  • Report any signs of enlarged spleen (pain in upper, left abdomen)
  • Document when pegfilgrastim is given (min. of 12 days between administrations)
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Procrit

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  • Epoetin Alfa
  • AKA Epogen
  • ESA for anemia in NON-curative cancer
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Aranesp

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  • Darbepoetin alfa

- ESA for anemia in NON-curative cancer

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NK1-RA Examples

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  • Aprepitant PO
  • Dosaprepitant IV
  • Rolapitant
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Akynzeo (PO)

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-Netupitant/palonosetron PO

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Akynzeo (IV)

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-Fosnetupitant/palonosetron IV

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Emend (PO)

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  • Aprepitant
  • NK1-RA
  • Inhibits acute and delayed CINV
  • Decrease dexamethasone dose if used concurrently, CYP3A4i
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Emend (IV)

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  • Fosaprepitant
  • NK1-RA
  • Inhibits acute/delayed phases of CINV
  • Decrease dexamethasone dose if used concurrently, CYP3A4i
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Zuplenz

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  • Ondansetron, film formulation
  • 5HT3-RA
  • Can be given day 1 of chemo
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Sancruso

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  • Granisetron
  • 5HT3-RA
  • Patch: apply 24-48 hours BEFORE chemo
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Aloxi

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  • Palonosetron
  • 5HT3-RA
  • Can be given day 1 of chemo
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Dolasetron

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  • 5HT3-RA NOT indicated for CINV

- Increases risk for QT prolongation

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5HT3-RA Information

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  • CI: Do not use with apomorphine (severe HTN/loss of consciousness)
  • Increases QT interval based on dose, 5HT syndrome risk
  • SE: HA, constipation
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Decadrone

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  • Dexamethasone
  • Used for CINV
  • Short-term SE: weight gain, fluid retention, insomnia, increase BG/BP (high doses)
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Dopamine Receptor Antagonists Examples

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Block dopamine receptors in CNS including chemoreceptor trigger zone:

  • Prochlorperazine
  • Promethazine
  • Metoclopramide
  • Olanzapine
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Compazine

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  • Prochlorperazine
  • Dopamine receptor antagonists
  • Don’t give in kids < 2 yo
  • Do not give intra-arterial or SQ
  • IV can cause serious tissue injury if extravasation occurs
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Phenergan

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  • Promethazine
  • Dopamine receptor antagonist
  • Tardive dyskinesia can be irreversible
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Droperidol

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  • Dopamine receptor antagonist NOT indicated for CINV

- Can cause QT prolongation and serious arrhythmias

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Reglan

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  • Metoclopramide

- Dopamine receptor antagonist

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Zyprexa

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  • Olanzapine

- Dopamine receptor antagonist

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Dopamine Receptor Antagonists SE

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  • Sedation
  • Lethargy
  • Acute EPS
  • Decreased seizure threshold
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Marinol

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  • Dronadinol
  • Cannabinoid used second-line for nausea control
  • Refrigerate
  • SE: Somnolence, euphoria, increased appetite
  • CII or CIII depending on formulation
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Cesamet

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  • Nabilone
  • Cannabinoid used second-line for nausea control
  • SE: Somnolence, euphoria, increased appetite
  • CII
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Ativan

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  • Lorazepam
  • BZD, enhances GABA, used for anticipatory CINV
  • Start evening PRIOR to chemo
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Miacalcin

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  • Calcitonin
  • Inhibits bone resorption and increases kidney Ca excretion
  • Used initially for hypercalcemia of malignancy tx in mod-severe symptomatic pts
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Zometa

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  • IV bisphosphonate used for hypercalcemia of malignancy tx in mod-severe symptomatic pts
  • Do not use with Reclast (dosed yearly for osteoporosis)
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Xgeva

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  • Monoclonal antibody that blocks interaction between RANKL and RANK
  • Used as an alternative to IV bisphosphonates
  • Don’t use with Prolia (dosed Q6mo for osteoporosis)
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Drugs Administered Intrathecally

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  • MTX
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Thiotepa
  • Cytarabine
  • *ALL must be preservative free**

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