steroid hormone cancer Flashcards
1
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Tamoxifen
A
selective estrogen receptor antagonist in breast tissue used for treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer
2
Q
Flutamide
A
anti-hormone targets androgen receptor;
3
Q
Anastrozole
A
anti-hormone target aromatase inhibitor
4
Q
Abiraterone
A
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;