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Chemistry
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04/07/2019

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Term
Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
Definition
Rapid release of intracellular contents into bloodstream
Term
TLS Etiology
Definition
High-grade lymphomas
Leukemia
High leukocyte count
Term
TLS RIsk factors
Definition
Baseline Uric acid >7.5mg/dL
Preexisting Renal impairment
Chemosensitivity
Tumor burden large
Term
High Risk TLS TUMORS
Definition
Burkitt's lymphoma
Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Acute Leukemia (ALL>AML)
[WBC >50-100thous]
Term
TLS Sxs
Definition
NV
Lethargy
HYPERuricemia
HYPERphosphatemia
HTN HYPOcalcemia
HYPERkalemia
Term
Hydration begins
Definition
2 days before Tx & continues 2-3 days after completion
3-5L/m^2/day Saline
Term
Allopurinol SFX
Definition
Rash
NV
Bone marrow Suppress
Term
Allopurinol disadvantage
Definition
Takes 14 days to have max effect
(dose 100-300mg/day)
Term
Rasburicase MOA
Definition
Converts Uric acid to allantoin (allantoin 5-10x more soluble in urine)
Term
Rasburicase is only FDA labeled in
Definition
Labeled only for Pediatrics
Term
Rasburicase SFX
Definition
NVD
Fever HA
Rash Hemolysis
Methemoglobinemia
Term
What is Methemoglobinema?
Definition
SFX of Rasburicase
-Pt turns blue
-Methemoglobin=Form of hemoglobin
Term
Rasburicase toxicity can be expected with
[Hemolytic Anemia]
Definition
G6PD Genotype deficiency
(CONTRAINDICATED in these pts)
Term
Strongly associated with ALLOPURINOL induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions
Definition
HLA-B*58:01
Term
Hypercalcemia
Definition
Mild: 10.5-11.9
Mod: 12-13.9
Severe: >/=14
Term
Corrected Calcium (mg/dL) =
Definition
total Serum Ca (mg/dL) + 0.8(4-measured albumin in G/L)
Term
Normal Serum Calcium Levels
Definition
8.5 - 10.5 mg/dL
Term
Medications Causing HYPERcalcemia
Definition
Thiazides
lithium VitD
Anatacids Tamoxifen
Ganciclovir
Term
S/Sx o Hypercalcemia
Definition
Neuro: COnfus,letharg, seize, depress
Renal: Polyuria,polydipsia
GI:NV,anorexia
Cardiac: Shortened QT,Prolonged PR
Term
First Line Tx for HYPERcalcemia
Definition
Bisphosphonates
Zolendronic Acid 4mg IV or Pamidronate 90mg IV
Term
How long to give Bisphosphonates to see if it works
Definition
5 days at least
Term
Bisphosphonates SFX
Definition
HYPOcalcemia
Fatigue
Emesis Fever
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (aftr 1 yr using)
Term
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw happens when?
Definition
after 1 year of constant Bisphosphonate use
Term
Manage SPinal cord Compression with
[usually thoracic]
Definition
Dexamehtasone 10-16mg IV bolus
Radiation Tx
or Surgery
Term
Malignant Causes of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Definition
(~85%)
Lung Cancer
Lymphomas
Solid Tumors that metastasize to mediastinum
Term
NON-Malignant Causes of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Definition
(~35%)
Thrombosis
Cystic hygroma
Substernal thyoid Goiter
TB Radiation Tx
Sarcoidosis
Term
S/Sx Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Definition
FACE edema
Dyspnea
Cough Orthopnea(SOB)
Arm/neck edema
Term
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome develops how long in most pts
Definition
Develops over 2 weeks
[Tx:reduce tumor w/ radiotx/chemo]
Term
Dx of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Definition
Clinical exam MAINLY***
Also Chest radiograph
Bronchoscopy
Term
Rasburicase Contraindicated in pt with....
Definition
G6PD Genotype deficiency

[Can cause toxicity of rasburicase causing Hemolytic anemia]
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