Topoisomerase and Spindle Inhibitors Toxicities Flashcards
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Vincristine (unusual toxicities)
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Cumulative Neurotoxicity
SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion) due to pituitary toxicity (volume retention)
2
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Vinblastine (unusual toxicities)
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Leucopenia, Lesser Peripheral Neurotoxicity
3
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Irinotecan/Topotecan (unusual toxicities)
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- GI Toxicity
- Avoid in Gilbert Syndrome
- AchE Inhibition (causes asthenia)
4
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Paclitaxel (unusual toxicities)
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Peripheral Neuropathy
5
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Docataxel (unusual toxicities)
A
Edema-Fluid Retention
Peripheral Neuropathy
6
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Anthracyclines (unusual toxicities)
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Cardiotoxicity (acute and chronic effects)
7
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Bleomycin (unusual toxicities)
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
8
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Asparaginase (unusual toxicities)
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Pancreatitis