Toxicity of anticancer drugs Flashcards
0
Q
What is the most common doe-limiting side effect?
A
Bone marrow suppression
1
Q
Which tissues/organs are the most sensitive to anticancer drugs?
A
rapidly prolifferating tissues - gonads, hair, bone marrow, GI mucosa
2
Q
“-rubicins” toxicity?
A
cardiac
3
Q
Cisplatin toxicity?
A
renal
4
Q
Vincristine side effect?
A
Peripheral neuropathy
5
Q
Bleomycin toxicity?
A
pulmonary fibrosis
6
Q
cyclophosphamide toxicity?
A
hematuria