Pharm: derm conventional chemo drugs Flashcards
Carmustine MOA
Alkylation of DNA and carbamoylation of amino acids
Cisplatin MOA
Intrastrand crosslinks and adducts
Cyclophosphamide MOA
Prodrug: alkylating agent
Dacarbazine MOA
Prodrug: alkylating agent
Dactinomycin MOA
DNA intercalator
Docetaxel MOA
Taxane: microtubule stabilizer (inhibits depolymerization)
Doxorubicin MOA
Intercalator, free radical generator, topo II inhibitor
Fluorouracil MOA
Thymidylate synthase inhibitor (interferes with RNA and RNA synthesis
Lomustine MOA
Alkylating agent
Methotrexate MOA
DHFR inhibitor
Vinblastine MOA
Vinca alkaloid: inhibits microtubule formation
Carmustine adverse effects
Dose limiting myelosuppression, secondary malignancy
Cisplatin adverse effects
Dose limiting nephrotoxicity. Also, myelosuppression and secondary malignancy
Cyclophosphamide adverse effects
DLM, secondary malignancy
Dacarbazine adverse effects
DLM