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Term
Myelosuppressive tx drug list
Definition
Epoetin alfa Filgrastim Leucovorin Oprelvekin Sargramostim
Term
Alkylating drug list
Definition
Busulfan
Carboplatin
Carmustine (BCNU)
Chlorambucil
Cisplatin
Cyclophosphamide
Lomustine (CCNU)
Mechlorethamine
Melphalan
Procarbazine
Temozolamide
Thiotepa
Term
Antimetabolite drug list
Definition
5FU
6MP
6TG
Azacitidine
Capecitabine
Cytarabine (araC)
Gemcitabine
Methotrexate
Term
Antibiotic (antineoplastic) drug list, S/E
Definition
Bleomycin
Dactinomycin
Doxorubicin
MitomycinC
Usually myelosuppression (not bleomycin!)
Term
Epipodophyllotoxic drug list
Definition
Etoposide
Term
Camptothecin drug list
Definition
Topotecan
Term
Vinca alkaloid drug list
Definition
Vinblastine
Vincristine
Term
Taxane drug list
Definition
Paclitaxel
Term
Miscellaneous cancer drug list
Definition
Hydroxyurea
Term
Cancer is characterized by...
Definition
Uncontrolled cell proliferation including decreased apoptosis
decreased differentiation
invasion
metastasis
Term
Chemotherapy targets...
Definition
Rapidly dividing cells including normal, noncancerous cells (GI, hair)
Term
Cell cycle
Definition
G0: resting, differentiation
G1: getting ready for DNA synthesis (synthesizing necessary compounds), 18-30h
S: DNA replication and repair (doubling of chromosomes), 16-20h
G2: getting ready for mitosis (synthesizing necessary compounds), 2-10h
M: mitosis, 30min-1h
Term
Cell cycle nonspecific (CCNS) drug characteristics
Definition
Alkylating agents (guanine N7, O6) = intercalate/cross-link DNA (if have 2 reactive groups) or make ssDNA breaks (if have 1 reactive group), misreading of DNA and inhibition of synthesis of everything,
Kills G1 and S cells best b/c nucleotides become unpaired and are susceptible to alkylation
Toxicity expressed as cells enter S
Can kill at any phase (works in G0 due to the background DNA repair)
Killing is dose/concentration dependent = give in 1 big dose (like gentamicin)
Term
Radiation "works" because...
Definition
Normal cells can efficiently and effectively repair the damage overnight
Cancer cells can't repair the damage as quickly or as well
Term
Doxorubicin: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCNS
Antibiotic (anthracycline)
Intercalates, inhibits TopoII, DNA strand scission = single and double strand breaks, cells die in G2
Term
CCNS drug list (most are alkylating agents)
Definition
Busulfan
Carboplatin
Carmustine (BCNU)
Chlorambucil
Cisplatin
Cyclophosphamide
Dactinomycin
Doxorubicin
Lomustine (CCNU)
Mechlorethamine
Melphalan
MitomycinC
Procarbazine
Temozolamide
Thiotepa
Topotecan
Term
Cell cycle specific (CCS) drug characteristics
Definition
Kill in specific phases of cell cycle (obvi)
Killing is time/exposure dependent = regular, small doses (like PCN)
Most effective in hematologic cancers and tumors with lots of cells in the "growth fraction"
Term
G1 phase drugs and phys. effects
Definition
Corticosteroids
Suppress mitosis, cause apoptosis in non-dividing cells
Term
S phase: drug list, S/E
Definition
Antimetabolites = structural analogs of naturally occuring basis for DNA/RNA synthesis = 5FU, 6MP, 6TG, azacitidine, capecitabine, cytarabine, gemcitabine, hydroxyurea, methotrexate
Usually myelosuppressive
Term
5FU, capecitabine: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS S phase
Antimetabolite
Inhibits thymidylate synthase
Term
6MP, 6TG: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS S phase
Antimetabolite
Inhibits purine (A, G) synthesis
Term
Methotrexate: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS S phase
Antimetabolite
Inhibits DHF reductase
Term
Cytarabine: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS S phase
Antimetabolite
Inhibits DNA polymerase
Term
Azacitidine: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS S phase
Antimetabolite
Incorporated into DNA, RNA
Term
Hydroxyurea: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS S phase
Antimetabolite
Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase
Term
G2 phase drug list
Definition
Bleomycin
Etoposide
Term
Bleomycin: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS G2 phase
Antibiotic
O2 free radicals fragment DNA, cells accumulate in G2
Term
Etoposide: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS G2 phase
Epipodophyllotoxin
Stabilizes the topoisomerase II-DNA bond, topoII is inhibited, dsDNA breaks remain (b/c topoII also rejoins dsDNA)
Term
Late G2(/early M) phase drug list
Definition
Vinca alkaloids/"spindle poisons" = vinblastine, vincristine
Term
Vincristine, vinblastine: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS late G2(/early M) phase
Vinca alkaloid/"spindle poison"
Bind to tubulin, prevent microtubule assembly, mitotic filaments can't form, cells arrest in late G2
Term
M phase drug list
Definition
Paclitaxel
(Vinblastine
Vincristine)
Term
Paclitaxel: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCS M phase
Taxane
Enhances polymerization of tubulin, promotes microtubule assembly and stabilizes them against depolymerization, loss of dynamic instability, anaphase can't happen, mitotic arrest
Phosphorylates BCL2, turns it off, restores apoptosis
Term
Normal rapidly proliferating tissues, S/E from chemo collateral damage
Definition
Bone marrow: myelosuppression
GI mucosa: n/v, stomatitis
Hair follicles: alopecia (regrowth), post-radiation therapy (no regrowth)
Ovary/testis: amenorrhea/azoospermia
Term
Myelosuppression consequences
Definition
Anemia
Hemorrhage
Infections, fever
Leukopenia (neutropenia)
Term
Drug for myelosuppressive anemia
Definition
Epoetin alfa IV, subcu
Term
Drug for myelosuppressive hemorrhage
Definition
Oprelvekin (IL11)
Term
Oprelvekin (IL11): class, MOA
Definition
Myelosuppression tx
Megakaryocyte growth factor to counter thrombocytopenic hemorrhage
Term
Filgrastim: class, MOA
Definition
Myelosuppression tx
Granulocyte-CSF to counter leukopenic/neutropenic infection
Term
Sargramostim: class, MOA
Definition
Myelosuppression tx
Granulocyte-macrophage-CSF to counter leukopenic/neutropenic infection
Term
Leukopenia (neutropenia)
Definition
Neutrophil count <1000
Recovery can be rapid (14-21 days) or delayed (50+ days)
Term
Leucovorin (rescue): class, MOA
Definition
Methotrexate myelosuppression tx
Normal cells take up the drug and use it for THF synthesis, tumor cells can't take it up
Term
Toxic to CNS
Definition
Cytarabine
Term
Toxic to PNS
Definition
Paclitaxel
Vincristine
Term
Toxic to eyes
Definition
5FU
Term
Toxic to heart
Definition
Doxorubicin (anthracyclines)
Term
Toxic to lungs
Definition
Bleomycin
Term
Toxic to kidneys
Definition
Cisplatin
Term
Drugs toxic to liver
Definition
Asparaginase
Term
Drugs toxic to bladder
Definition
Cyclophosphamide
Term
Drugs toxic to skin, nails
Definition
Capecitabine
Docetaxel
Term
IV alkylating agents
Definition
Carmustine
Cisplatin
Mechlorethamine
MitomycinC
Thiotepa
Term
p.o. alkylating agents (BuChCy LoMe PrTe)
Definition
Busulfan
Chlorambucil
Cyclophosphamide
Lomustine
Melphalan
Procarbazine
Temozolamide
Term
Alkylating agent toxicity
Definition
Dose-limiting: myelo- and immunosuppresion
N/V within 30-60min of tx (pretreat with 5HT3 blockers)
Secondary leukemias (AML)
Amenorrhea/azoospermia
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (HVOD, b/c obliterates small hepatic vein branches), portal htn, esophageal varices, rupture, internal bleeding, death
PF with busulfan, chlorambucil, melphalam, nitirosureas = carmustine and lomustine
Term
Drugs used to tx heme-onc and solid tumors (usually in combination with other drugs)
Definition
Alkylating agents = busulfan, carboplatin, carmustine, chlorambucil, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, lomustine, mechlorethamine, mephalan, procarbazine, temozolamide, thiotepa
Term
Cyclophosphamide toxicity
Definition
Myelo-, immunosuppression (used in organ transplantation)
n/v
Non-hemorrhagic and hemorrhagic cystitis (b/c concentrates in urine so need adequate hydration/urination)
SIADH (b/c of the hydration/urination)
Term
Hematuria but no WBCs in the urine

I should be thinking...
Definition
Cyclophosphamide toxicity
Term
Thiotepa application
Definition
Injected into urinary bladder to tx superficial bladder cancers, the peritoneal cavity, and the CSF to tx CNS metastases
(BCG = bovine TB also used for the superficial bladder cancers b/c stimulates the immune system to come and fight the cancer)
Term
Busulfan: application, method of admin, S/E
Definition
Kill bone marrow for marrow transplant
p.o.
Bronze hyperpigmentation, HVOD, PF, pseudo-Addison's
Term
Drugs to tx CNS tumors
Definition
Carmustine
Lomustine
Temozolamide for primary and secondary, doesn't need bioactivation
All of these cross the BBB
Term
Procarbazine: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA, method of admin
Definition
CCNS
Alkylating agent
Inhibits synthesis of everything, causes chromosomal breaks
p.o.
Term
Cisplatin, carboplatin: method of admin, S/E
Definition
IV
n/v! (have to pretreat with 5HT3 blocker + dexamethasone)
Nephrotoxic, more so than carboplatin! (Peri-admin saline to decrease this)
High-frequency hearing loss
Sensory neuropathy
Term
If something is super-emetic, that's because it...
Definition
Kills enterochromafin cells, release 5HT3, serotonin syndrome
Term
Gold standard for anti-emesis
Definition
Dexamethasone but don't know why
Term
Methotrexate toxicity
Definition
Myelosuppression (rescued with leucovorin)
Nephrotoxic: excreted unchanged, sulfa drugs/NSAIDs/COX2 inhibitors decrease its renal clearance, insoluble in acidic urine so large doses can cause ppt in renal tubules (prevent with hydration and alkaline urine)
Other: mucositis, hemorrhagic enteritis, transient increase in LFTs (chronic tx small doses for arthritis can lead to hepatic fibrosis)
Intrathecal injection cause cause arachnoiditis = stiff neck, headache, fever
Term
Pyrimidine analogs, S/E
Definition
Antimetabolites (not methotrexate) = 5FU, azacitidine, capecitabine, cytarabine, gemcitabine
Usually myelosuppression (not cytarabine!)
Term
5FU: application, MOA, method of admin, S/E
Definition
Actinic keratoses, basal cell cancers
Its metabolite FdUMP irreversibly inhibits thymidylate synthetase, lack of thymidylate, blocks DNA synthesis
Topical, IV
Myelosuppression, photosensitivitiy, hyperpigmentation, diarrhea, hand-foot syndrome (eryhtematous desquamation)
Term
Capecitabine: MOA, method of admin, S/E
Definition
Converted to 5FU by cells' thymidine phosphorylase (>>>in tumor cells)
Oral
Less toxic than IV 5FU
Term
Cytarabine: application, MOA, method of admin, S/E
Definition
AML
Incorporated into DNA/RNA, inhibits DNA pol
IV, subcu
Conjunctivitis, jaundice, reversible cerebellar toxicity
Term
Gemcitabine: MOA, S/E
Definition
Inhibits DNA methyltransferase, no methylation to turn off tumor suppressor genes = tumor suppressor genes stay on
Myelosuppression
Term
Purine analogs, S/E
Definition
6MP
6TG
Myelosuppression
Term
6MP, 6TG: MOA, method of admin, S/E
Definition
HGPRT converts it to active form, inhibit purine nucleotide pathway enzymes, inhibit synthesis of everything
p.o.
Myelosuppression
6MP: allopurinol inhibition of xanthine oxidase inhibits degradation of 6MP
Term
Bleomycin: method of admin, S/E
Definition
IV, IM, subcu No myelosuppression! Pulmonary fibrosis Lethal ananphylaxis, esp. in lymphoma pt
Term
Dactinomycin: MOA, method of admin, S/E
Definition
Intercalates in DNA, RNA synthesis can't proceed
IV
Myelo- and immunosuppresion, radiation "recall"
Term
Doxorubicin: application, S/E
Definition
Carcinomas, sarcomas, heme cancers
Chronic heart failure, cumulative dose-related
Short-term myelosuppression
Term
Etopside: method of admin, S/E
Definition
IV
Dose-limiting myelosuppresion, anaphylaxis, secondary leukemias
Term
Topotecan: CCNS/CCS, class, MOA
Definition
CCNS
Camptothecin
Inhibit topoI, DNA damage
Term
Topotecan: S/E
Definition
Myelosuppression, some diarrhea
Term
Vincristine, vinblastine: method of admin, S/E
Definition
IV
Vincris: dose-limiting neurotoxicity: loss of tendon reflexes, paresthesias, autonomic dysfunction
Little myelosuppression!
Vinblas: dose-limiting myelosuppression
Term
Paclitaxel: S/E
Definition
Myelosuppression, peripheral neuropathy, myalgias
Term
Hydroxyurea: application, method of admin, S/E
Definition
SCD: turns on HbF gene
p.o.
Myelosuppression
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