Chemo Brand/Generic Flashcards
(34 cards)
Filgrastim
Neupogen (G-CSF)
For neutropenia with chemotherapy
Pegfilgrastin
Neulasta (Peglated G-CSF)
For neutropenia with chemotherapy
Aprepitant
Emend (Substance P/ neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist)
inhibit acute and delayed phases of chemotherapy-induced emesis
Fosaprepitant
Emend Injection (Substance P/ neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist)
inhibit acute and delayed phases of chemotherapy-induced emesis
Ondansetron
Zofran, Zuplenz film (5-HT3 RA)
started prior to day 1 of chemotherapy
Granisetron
Sansuco (5-HT3 RA)
started prior to day 1 of chemotherapy
Palonosetron
Aloxi (5-HT3 RA)
started prior to day 1 of chemotherapy
Dexamethasone
Decadron (corticosteroid)
Scopolamine
Transderm Scop (anticholinergic Agent)
Prochlorperazine
Compazine (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Promethazine
Phenergan (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Metoclopramide
Reglan (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Olanzapine
Zyprexa (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Haloperidol
Haldol (Dopamine RA)
blocks dopamine receptors which includes chemoreceptor trigger zone
Dronabinol
Marinol (cannabinoid)
inhibits vomiting control mechanism in medulla oblongata
Nabilone
Cesamet (cannabinoid)
inhibits vomiting control mechanism in medulla oblongata
Lorazepam
Ativan (Benzodiazepine)
Treats anxiety and suppression of anticipatory nausea and vomiting
Calcitonin
Miacalcin
Hypercalcemia of malignancy treatment
Zoledronic acid
Zometa (IV bisphosphonates)
Hypercalcemia of malignancy treatment
Denosumab
Xgeva
Hypercalcemia of malignancy treatment
Tamoxifen
Soltamox (SERM)
Breast cancer hormonal treatment
Fulvestrant
Faslodex IM injection (SERD)
Breast cancer hormonal treatment
Anastrozole
Arimidex PO (aromatase inhibitor)
Breast cancer treatment
Leuprolide
Lupron Depot (GnRH Agonist)
Hormonal therapy for prostate cancer