steroid hormone cancer Flashcards

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Tamoxifen

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selective estrogen receptor antagonist in breast tissue used for treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer

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Flutamide

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anti-hormone targets androgen receptor;

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Anastrozole

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anti-hormone target aromatase inhibitor

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Abiraterone

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anti-hormone drugs used in treatment of male repro cancers

adverse effects when used in conjunction with prednisone and GnRH analog to counteract adrenal suppression with hepatotoxicity, vasomotor, hypertension, hypokalemia, arrhythmia;

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