Drugs Flashcards
Albumin-bound sirolimus (Fyarro)
Sarcoma
Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors
Dose reduce for hepatic impairment
DLT: mucositis/stomatitis
Atezolizumab (tecentriq)
Sarcoma, bladder (first-cisplatin ineligible PD-L1 cps >5% or second line), melanoma, NSCLC PD-L1 >/=1%, SCLC, HCC (with bev)
Alveolar soft part sarcoma
Anti-PDL-1 antibody
ADR: severe life threatening immune mediated rxn, infusion rxn-premeditate
Avapritinib (Ayvakit)
Sarcoma-NEOADJUVANT if resectable! Also for for metastatic unresectable GISTwith PDGFRA exon 18 mutation including D842V
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks PDGFRA and KIT D842V
-Cyp3A4 interactions
-electrolytes abnormalities with diarrhea
-take on empty stomach
-cognitive impairment: memory impairment and confusion
-brain bleeds, seizures
-300 mg daily on empty stomach
Dacarbazine (DTIC)
Sarcoma, HL
Alkylating agent - triazine
-renal and hepatic dose adjustment
-flu-like syndrome
-DTI: myelosuppression
Dactinomycin (actinomycin D, cosmegen)
Sarcoma
Antineoplastic ABX
-Max: 2500 mcg
-hepatic dose adjustment
-extravasation
DLT: myelosuppression
Denosumab (Xgeva)
Sarcoma
Giant cell tumor of bone: 120 mg q4weeks- first week give additional 120 mg on d8 and d15
-hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia
Doxorubicin (adriamycin)
Sarcoma, bladder, uterine sarcoma, endometrial, breast, AML, ALL, DLBCL, BL, HL, MM, thyroid, SCLC
Anthracycline, topo-2 inhibitor (cell cycle specific)
-Lifetime dose: 450 mg/m2
-emetogenicity
-high: >60mg/m2
-moderate: <60mg/m2
-LVEF before/during/after tx
-radiation recall skin rxn
-extravasation-WORST VESICANT!
-dose reduce for hepatic impairment-for bili 1.2 or more
-can stain urine and contact lenses for 24 hours after last dose
-DLT: myelosuppression, cardiomyopathy
Pegylated Doxorubicin liposomal (doxil)
Kaposi sarcoma, recurrent gyn CA, breast
-20 mg/m2 q21d
-LVEF prior to use
-monitor hepatic function
-DLT: hand foot syndrome- more than conventional!
-do not sub for conventional on mg per mg basis
-less cardio toxicity than conventional
Eribulin (halaven)
Sarcoma, breast cancer
Microtubule inhibitor
Breast: metastatic after 2+ lines of therapy including anthr and taxane
-soft tissue sarcoma- refractory to 2+ regimens
-renal and hepatic adjustment
-QTc
-peripheral neuropathy
-electrolyte abnormalities
-DLT: myelosuppression
Entrectinib (Rozlytrek)
TRK inhibitor, also inhibits ROS1 and ALK
NTRk gene fusion positive: sarcoma(GIST), met breast, NSCLC (NTRK or ROS1), recurrent ovarian, thyroid, pancreatic, gastric/esophageal (rare), colorectal (NRTK +)
-QTc, cardiac ADRs
-better CNS penetration than larotrectenib so better for CNS tumors
-increased CNS toxicity
-Edema
-pain withdraw
-hematologic toxicity
-capsules only
Adults and peds 12+ y/o (larotrectinib doesn’t have age minimum)
Gemcitabine (gemzar)
Sarcoma, non-muscle invasive bladder ca, ovarian, cervical , breast, R/R NHL, HL, head/neck, NSCLC, SCLC, biliary tract, pancreatic
Antimetabolite (pyramidine analog),
-Fixed dose infused over 10 mg/m2/minute- (sarcoma) increase in retention but more toxicity so we don’t use it!- although it is used, at least with sarcomas
-DLT: myelosuppression, thrombocytopenia!
-rarely- TTP, hepatic uremic syndrome
-flu-like symptoms
Cell cycle specific (mostly s)
“The cytarabine of solid tumors”
Usually over 30 mins- fast phosphylation and cellular uptake
Hepatotoxicity- hematologically safe in hepatic impairment but may cause added hepatotoxicity
Ifosfamide (ifex)
Sarcoma, testicular, uterine sarcoma, R/R NHL, HL
Alkylating agent- nitrogen mustard
-DLT: hemorrhagic cystitis
-hydrate 2-3L/Day, IVF NS not D5W!!
-ALWAYS WITH mesna: 60-100% dose of ifos, cont 12-24 hr after ifos
-neurotoxicity- d/t chloracetaldehyde 2-48 hr after infusion- pretreat with albumin. STOP infusion if it happens and give methylene blue
-note: monitor electrolytes especially sodium to decrease risk of neurotoxicity (ifos can cause siadh)
-Avoid with aprepitant and fosaprepitant
-cardiotox at very high doses
-renal tubular acidosis- tx with sodium bicarb or sodium acetate based fluid
Cell cycle non-specific
Imatinib (gleevec)
Sarcoma, ALL, CML (1st line chronic phase), melanoma
BCR-ABL TKI- gen 1
-400 mg daily->inc to BID
-800 mg: KIT exon 9 mutation
With food and large glass of water
Larotrectinib (vitrakvi)
TRK inhibitor
Sarcoma-gist, breast cancer, recurrent ovarian, thyroid
TRK inhibitor, TKI, NSCLC, pancreatic, gastric/esophageal (rare), colorectal (NTRK+)
-CNS penetration
-hematologic toxicity
-pain withdraw
-capsules and oral solution
Adults AND pediatrics (note that for entrectinib must be 12+ y/o)
Methotrexate (MTX)
Sarcoma, CNS tumors, bladder, breast, AML, ALL, BL, DLBCL, CNS ppx (HD and IT), MCL (hyperCVAD)
Antimetabolite- pyramidine analog- cell cycle specific
-large VD- delayed clearance
-avoid in ascites, edema, pleural effusions
-nephrotoxicity- via crystallization-renal tubule necrosis (do urinary alkalinization and hydration)
-hepatotoxicity (bump in LFTs is normal and ok)
-mucositis-prevent w/ leucovorin
-myelosuppression- prevent w/ leucovorin
-neurotoxicity 10-14 d after, seizures/stroke like symptoms
-DI: bactrim (HOLD FOR PJP PPX UNTIL MTX CLEARED, cipro, thiazides, salicylates, NSAIDs, PCNs (including cephalosporins), PPIs- can delay clearance, vit C, phenytoin, tetracycline
-high dose: leucovorin rescue, hydration (minimum rate 100 mL/hr) goal UOP 100 mL/hr, urinary alkalinization- ph > 7 (bicarb in IVF or acetazolamide if fluid overloaded)- prevents precipitation
-lvls drawn 24, 48, 72 hr post dose and should be <5 or 10?, <1, and <0.1 respectively
Note: once weekly dose is for RA not cancer
MTX is hydrophilic (need high doses to cross BBB)
Bac to siping thias, saliciting PPIs, I NSAID what I said and it ain’t PCN, like vitamin C, phenytoin, tetracycline
Pazopanib (Votrient)
Sarcoma, kidney, recurrent uterine leiomyosarcoma
TKI, VegF inhibitor, PDGFR a and b, c-KIT
-empty stomach (1hr before, 2hr after)
-DI:
-acid reducing agents
-Cyp3A4
-QTc
ADRs: nausea, diarrhea, HTN, HA, low blood cell counts, hair color change, *hepatotoxicity!!!, bleeding, clotting, wound healing, arrhythmia
DLT: HTN, diarrhea, hepatotoxicity
Pembrolizumab (keytruda)
Sarcoma, bladder (first-cisplatin ineligible PD-L1 cps >10% or second line (cat 1 for OS benefit)), kidney, prostate if MSI high or dMMR dx and progressed through docetaxel and novel HT, testicular 3rd line MSI-H/dMMR or TMB-H, cervical, endometrial , breast (high risk early stage TNBC, R/R HL, melanoma, head/neck, NSCLC, SCLC, HCC, biliary tract, pancreatic, gastric/esophageal, SCC, colorectal
Anti-pd1 antibody
-severe life threatening immune related ADRs
Pexidartinib (turalio)
Sarcoma-250 BiD w/ low-fat meal
TKI against CSF1 receptors.
-adult symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT)- severe and not. Amenable to improvement w/ surgery
-BBW: hepatotoxicity (DLT)- REMS!
-ADR: ocular issues, fatigue, high cholesterol, hair discoloration, dyguesia
-DI: Cyp3A4
Regorafenib (stivarga)
Sarcoma, CNS tumors, HCC, colorectal
TKI, VEGF
-dermatological toxicity
-hand foot syndrome
-hepatotoxicity
-wound healing
-photosensitivity
-HTN
-fatigue
-diarrhea
-mucositis
Ripretinib (Qinlock)
Sarcoma
KIT inhibitor, PDGFR-alpha blocker, TKI
-monitor BP
-echo or MUGA prior and during tx
-cyp3A4 interactions
Tazematostat (tazverik)
Sarcoma, R/R FL after 2 prior therapies (irrespective of EZH2 mutation)
Need EZH2 mutation
EZH2 inhibitor, HMT inhibitor
-epithelioid sarcoma not eligible for complete resection- 800 mg BID
-cyp3A4 interactions
-need INI-1 loss
Pain, fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Weak cyp3A4 inducer
Cyp3A4 and pgp substrate
Temozolomide (temodar)
Sarcoma, CNS tumors, melanoma (last line of CNS Mets), SCLC, pancreatic in PNET
Alkylating agent- triazine
-100% bioavailability
-crosses BBB
-myelosuppression
-lymphopenia!!
-skin rash
-peripheral edema
-fatigue!!
-constipation
-mod-highly emetogenic
-give at bedtime with 5HT3 blocker
-pjp ppx needed if given w/ RT
Trabectedin (yondelis)
Sarcoma- myxoid liposarcoma and leimyosarcoma- after 2 lines of therapy, recurrent uterine LMS, platinum resistant ovarian CA
Alkylating agent
-premeditate dex 20 mg iv to prevent hepatotoxicity
-premeditate zofran 16 mg iv (CINV)
-monitor cpk and alkphos prior to each dose
-rhabdo- check cpk. >2.5 ULN hold x3 wks, >5 ULN hold x3 wks then dose reduce
-LVEF (echo): BL and q2-3 mo
-LFTs and bili prior to each cycle
-vesicant!
-24h cont infusion for sarcoma
Vinorelbine (navelbine)
Sarcoma, breast, NSCLC, SCLC
Vinca alkaloid, antimicrotubule
-cell cycle specific
-vesicant - central line
-give in mini bag
-neurotoxicity
-peripheral neuropathy
-hepatic adjustment
-myelosuppressive
-constipation- BR
Soft tissue sarcoma chemo regimen
First line: doxorubicin + ifosfamide
Second line: Gemcitabine + docetaxel
Angiosarcoma chemo regimen
Docetaxel/Paclitaxel + vinorelbine
Sunitinib (Sutent)
Sarcoma- GIST second line, kidney, pancreatic in PNET
TKI- VEGF 1, 2, and 3 inhibitor, PDGFR a and b, c-KIT, FLT-3, CSF-1R, RET
ADRs: Nausea, diarrhea, skin/hair color changes, mouth sores, weakness, low wbc/rbc,, HTN, CHF, bleeding, hand/foot syndrome, low thyroid hormone, taste changes
Bevacizumvab (avastin)
VEGF inhibitor
CNS tumors, clear cell RCC (rarely), frontline/recurrent ovarian and cervical, recurrent endometrial, non-squamous cell NSCLC, HCC, colorectal
-impaired wound healing-hold for 6 weeks before and 6-8 weeks after surgery (not including port-A-Cath)
-bleeding !
-clotting
-nephrotic syndrome
-GI perforation
-HTN! HTN does NOT preclude people from getting bevacizumab especially if it’s controlled
-proteinuria- okay if scr is fine
Carboplatin (paraplatin)
CNS tumors, bladder, testicular AUC 7 x1- only time AUC 7 is used, ovarian, endometrial, cervical, Breast, RR NHL, HL, head/neck, NSCLC, SCLC, gastric/esophageal
Alkylating agent
-nausea
-pancytopenia
-fatigue
-renal toxicity
-DLT: thombocytopenia
Carmustine (BiCNU)
CNS tumors
Alkylating agent- nitrosourea
-nausea
-fatigue
-thrombocytopenia
-lymphopenia
-pulmonary toxicity
-equivalent to lomustine but IV so less preferred
-wafer rarely ever used
-great BBB permeability
Cisplatin (platinol)
CNS tumors, bladder, cervical, breast, HL, NHL, MM, head/neck, NSCLC, SCLC, biliary tract, pancreatic, gastric/esophageal
-N/V
-nephrotoxicity-hydrate with NS only
-ototoxicity
-neuropathy!
-infertility! (Testicular cancer >400 mg/m2)
-highly emetogenic
-Thrombocytopenia
-relative lack of myelosuppression
-less tolerated than Carboplatin
-Hydrate with NS and can use forced hydration with loop diuretic or mannitol
-supplemental k and mg- electrolyte wasting d/t renal tubule damage
Cyclophosphamide
CNS tumors, breast, AML, ALL, CLL with Fludarabine and rituximab
-lymphomas: DLBCL, Burkitts, PMBL, HL, indolent lymphomas, MM, SCLC
Alkylating agent- nitrogen mustard
-N/V
-myelosuppression
-mucositis
-hemorrhagic cystitis- hydrate, give with Mesna if:
-BMT
-hyperCVAD- 1.8 g/m2
-renal dysfunction
-immunosuppressant
-SIADH
-nasal congestion if given too fast
Prodrug activated by liver
-caution w/ dose adjustments, not clear
Cell cycle non-specific
Nadir d7-12 (a bit earlier)
DI: inducers may increase bio activation and increase toxicity
Etoposide (Vepsid, VP-16)
CNS tumors, recurrent ovarian, AML, DLBCL, PMBL, BL, HL, MM, NSCLC, SCLC
Topoisomerase II inhibitor, epipidophylotoxin
-hypotension- slow infusion
-DLT-myelosuppression
-N/V- low-mod
-secondary malignancy AML
There is a PO option
Cell cycle specific
non-PCV bag and low sorting infusion set
Irinotecan (camptosar)
CNS tumors, SCLC, pancreatic, gastric/esophageal, colorectal
Topoisomerase I inhibitor -camptothecan
Prodrug- SN38 is active metabolite
ADRs:
-diarrhea (acute within 24hrs d/t cholinergic storm- tx w/ atropine, late >24h tx w/ loperamide)
-pancytopenia/neutropenia!!
-nausea/vomiting is big
-fatigue
-does NOT cause hypotension
-myelosuppression is big
-Cell cycle specific
-Smoking decreases activity (at least toxicity and likely efficacy)
-Use 70% of standard dose if know HOMOZYGOUS UGT1A128*
-3A4 substrate- CI with inhibitors (don’t ignore this!!)
Don’t use with Gilbert’s dx
There is a liposomal form
Fun fact: bacterial in gut can convert irinotecan back to active for- so if refractory diarrhea could try cephalosporin/FQ could help
Leucovorin
MTX rescue therapy- rescues healthy cells- GIVE WITHIN 42 HOURS! But usually started 20-24 hours after start of MTX
Should prevent mucositis and neutropenia
Rescue: 15 mg/m2 iv starting 24h after starting MTX- may end up needing much higher doses
Required for MTX>500 mg/m2 (HD-MTX) but consider for 100-500 mg/m2
IV to PO is 1:1 unless at higher doses like >35 mg
Used until MTX <0.1
Don’t give within 2hr of glucarpidase. Also, first 48h after glucarpidase use pre glucarpidase luecovorin dose- then dose leucovorin base on MTX lvls
Also used to enhance activity of 5FU- allows it to bind to target enzyme better- IV over 2 hours (not PO)
-also levoleucovorin which is usually used if leucovorin is not available
Lomustine
CNS tumors
Alkylating agent- nitrosourea
-oral so preferred over carmustine
-nausea
-fatigue
-thrombocytopenia
-lymphopenia
-pulmonary toxicity
-dispense 1 RX at a time to avoid patient overdose possibility
-prolonged nadir 4-6 wks
-give at night with 5HT3 blocker
-great BBB permeability
Procarbazine
CNS tumors, HL
Alkylating agent- methylhyderazine
-PO
-MAO-I activity- seratonin syndrome- beware DIs, low tyramine diet and x1 week after taking drug
-nausea-give at night with 5HT3 blocker
-rash
Rituximab
B cell Lymphomas- DLBCL, PMBL, BL, CNS lymphoma, chronic leukemias, indolent lymphomas (FL, MCL, MZL, WM)
-infusion rxn- (fever, chills, rigors, changes in BP)- most commons with first dose- don’t stop infusion, slow it down
-hypersensitivity rxn (chimeric mAb) but this is quite rare
-hep b reactivation
-PML- due to long immunosuppression
-can decrease efficacy of vaccines
-risk IgM tumor flare in WM- caution if high IgM (>4000)
-rapid infusion- if tolerated start with cycle 2- over 90 minutes (20% in 30 mins and 80% over next 60). Don’t do
If CV dx or lymphocyte count >5000.
Teniposide (vumon, VP-26)
CNS tumors
Topoisomerase II inhibitor - epipodophyllotoxin
-Myelosuppression
-mucositis
-N/V
-diarrhea
-hypotension!
Not used for glioma
Vincristine (oncovin)
CNS tumors, mostly just hematologic CAs, also ITP, ALL, DLBCL, PMBL, BL, HL, indolent lymphomas, SCLC
Antimicrotubule
-cell cycle specific
-neuropathy- can be reversible!
-constipation-DLT (autonomic neuropathy)!
-NOT myelosuppressive!
-hepatic-dose reduce for elevated bili
-3a4 interactions- fluconazole ok but other azoles interact
-SIADH-hyponatremia
Glucarpidase
Tx of toxic MTX levels with evidence of new renal impairment - 48-60 hrs from start of MTX infusion
Continuous infusions
-36h level>30
-42h level>10
-48h level>5
Infusions over <6h
-24h level >50
-36h level>30
-42h level >10
-48h level >5
you still need leucovorin for intracellular MTX- glucarpidase only eliminates extra cellular MTX
*and scr must be elevated (50%+ increase from BL)
hour markers a measured from the *start of the MTX infusion
-don’t give leucovorin within 2 hours
-don’t repeat glucarpidase within 48 hours of first dose
Avelumab (bavencio)
Bladder, kidney, metastatic merkel cell carcinoma
PD-L1 inhibitor
Bladder- second line for maintenance following platinum based chemo could become SO
Downside: dosed twice weekly, requires premeds when initiating therapy
BCG (Tice BCG)
Biological response modulator (similar to IL-2)- need intact immune system-no immunosuppressants
Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Given intravesically
Used as induction and maintenance x1-3 yrs for high risk
Give at least 7-14 d after TURBT- to avoid systemic absorption and BCG sepsis (tx with anti-tuberculosis therapy)
Flu-like symptoms (after 3rd dose), dysuria, bladder spasms, hematuria, allergic rxn, exposure precautions x48hrs
Don’t use in people w/ infections on ABX
Compound separately
NOT used preoperatively
Docetaxel (Taxotere)
Antimicrotubule
Cell cycle specific
Bladder, prostate (with pred), gyn, breast, head/neck, NSCLC, SCLC, gastric/esophageal
DLT: neutropenia, neuropathy, (less than paclitaxel)
ADRs: tearing, edema (give steroids!!)myalgias, more neutropenia than paclitaxel, skin rxns, irritant
-Dose reduce for hepatotoxicity!
-3A4 substrate
-Dex 8 mg BID x3 d starting the day before
-controversy over dose in Asians
Other:
-inflammatory moa
-free radicals (stop vit C)
Enfortumab vedotin (Padcev)
Antibody drug conjugate - antimicrotubule
Nectin-4 targeting antibody-drug conjugate with MMAE payload
Metastatic Bladder- 1st line with pembro
ADRs: skin reactions/ rash, pruritis, neuropathy, hyperglycemia, ocular toxicity, diarrhea
Loperamide prn, fragrance free lotion, ppx artificial tears, blood glucose monitoring
Erdafitnib (Balversa)
FGFR inhibitor
Metastatic Bladder-FGFR/FGFR2 mutations and progressed on at least 1 line of platinum therapy (second line )
Mitomycin (mutamycin, jelmyto)
Anti tumor antibiotic
Bladder-NMIBC, MIBC if w/ 5-fu + RT
Nadofaragene firadenovec-vngc
(Adstiladrin)
Gene therapy- intravesical
High risk BCG unresponsive NMIBC w/ Cis w/ or w/o papillary tumors
Delivers gene copy to bladder lining that encodes interferon-Alfa 2b that stimulates immune system to attack
Nivolumab (Opdivo)
Bladder, kidney, R/R HL, HL, melanoma, head/neck, NSCLC, SCLC, HCC, gastric/esophageal, colorectal (dMMR/MSI-H or POLE/POLD1)
Immune checkpoint inhibitor -PD-1 inhibitor
Bladder-2nd line, no PDL1 required
Penbrolizumab (Keytruda)
PD-1 inhibitor
Bladder- 1st line for platinum ineligible, or 2nd line, other indications
Sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy)
Antibody drug conjugate- SN38 (active metabolite of irinotecan) payload is topo-I inhibitor
Bladder/ mUC after platinum and IO
-1) Refractory metastatic TNBC after 2 lines or 2) metastatic HR+ HER2- endocrine refractory dx or visceral crisis ( not HER2 low-l). Used instead of fam-trastuzumab if not HER2 low
-Treat diarrhea with loperamide
Vinblastine
Antimicrotubule
HL, bladder
-cell cycle specific
Myelosuppression
Durvalumab
PD-L1 inhibitor
Bladder- second line, NSCLC, SCLC, cholangiocarcinoma, HCC
Trilaciclib
CDK 4/6 inhibitor
Myelosuppression prevention-given before platinum/etoposide containing regimens or a topotecan regimen for ES-SCLC
Defibrotide
Treats Veno-occlusive dx which is emergency type of hepatotoxicity often caused by drugs that have ozagamicin
Gemtuzumab ozagamicin
Inotuzumab ozagamicin
VOD usually happens in first 3 weeks after transplant
Brigatinib (Alunbrig)
ALK inhibitor
Sarcoma, NSCLC-ALK
ADRs: fatigue, constipation, edema, myalgia, visual disturbance, pneumonitis, GI toxicity, hepatotoxicity, bradycardia, QTc
-early pulmonary toxicity- dose titration: 90 mg QD x7 d—> 180 mg QD
-CNS penetration
Crizotinib (Xalkori)
ALK inhibitor, ROS1
Sarcoma, NSCLC- ALK/ROS1, MET exon 14 skipping mutation
ADRs: fatigue, constipation, edema, myalgia, visual disturbance, pneumonitis, GI toxicity, hepatotoxicity, bradycardia, QTc
-moderately emetogenic
-renal dose
Lorlatinib (Lorbrena)
ALK inhibitor
NSCLC- ALK, ROS1
ADRs: fatigue, constipation, edema, myalgia, visual disturbance, pneumonitis, GI toxicity, hepatotoxicity, bradycardia, QTc
-MOST CNS penetration
-CNS ADRs (nightmares, hallucinations, depression)
-neuropathy
-hypercholesterolemia- tx with statins don’t dose reduce
-option for resistant mutations: ALk G1202R, L1196M, (except compound L1196M/G1202R)
Axitinib (Inlyta)
Kidney
TKI- VEGF inhibitor
ADRs: HTN, fatigue, N/V/D, poor appetite/wt loss, voice changes, hand/foot syndrome, constipation. HTN, bleeding, clotting, wound healing, lfts, hypothyroidism
Short t1/2: quick onset of large dx burden and quick offset if ADRs
Belzutifan (welireg)
Von-hippel-lindau (VHL) associated RCC after PD-L1 and VegF
Also VHL associated: CNS hemangioblastoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Hypoxia inducible factor inhibitor
ADRs: anemia (hold for Hgb<8), fetal embryo toxicity, fatigue, dyspnea, nausea, HA, hyperglycemia, hypoxia
Enzyme Inducer- birth control failure!
Cabozantinib (cabometyx- tablets) ( cometriq- capsules)
Kidney, thyroid, HCC (2nd line)
TKI- VEGF inhibitor, MET, AXL
ADRs: N/V/D, diarrhea, fatigue, poor appetite/ wt loss, HTN, hand/foot syndrome, constipation. Bleeding, clots, intestinal perforation, fistulas
-hold 3 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery (wound healing)
-mod-high emetogenic
-empty stomach
-higher risk of hand/foot syndrome than other VEGF inhibitors
Thyroid:
Tablets (cabometyx-140 mg QD) and capsules (cometriq- 60 mg QD) are not interchangeable
Everolimus
Kidney, recurrent endometrial (w/ letrozole), breast cancer, WM, pancreatic
mTOr kinase inhibitor
ADRs: immunosuppressive, mouth sores (use dex mouthwash), nausea, loss of appetite, rash, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterol. Rare lung damage
DLT: mucositis- use dexamethasone mouth rinse (solution NOT elixir- (etoh free)) QID no food within an hour
IL-2
Kidney Ca
Rarely used d/t AE and better therapies available
*need excellent PFS and good renal function
Ipilimumab (Yervoy)
Kidney, Melanoma, NSCLC, HCC, -colorectal (if dMMR/MSI-H, or POLE/POLD1. Only in combo with nivo)
Immune checkpoint inhibitor- anti CTLA4 mAb
First FDA approved ICI
Lenvatinib (Lenvima)
Kidney, recurrent endometrial, melanoma, thyroid, HCC, biliary tract
TKI- VEGF 1, 2, and 3 inhibitor; FGFR 1, 2, 3, and 4 inh, PDGFRa; c-KIT, and RET
ADRs: , diarrhea, N/V/D, proteinuria, fatigue, decreased appetite. joint/muscle pain, swelling of arms/legs. Bleeding, clots, severe HTN, intestinal perforation, kidney/liver/heart failure, hypothyroid, mucositis, hypocalcemia
-voice hoarseness (reversible and not dose related)
-mod-high emetogenic- GIVE with ANTIEMETIC
-hold 1 wk before and 2 wks after surgery (wound healing)
Sorafenib (Nexavar)
-Kidney- historically used but not anymore except certain circumstances
-Thyroid
-HCC cat 1
TKI- VEGF inhibitor, FLT-3-ITD, RET
ADRs: fatigue, rash, diarrhea, HTN, hand/foot syndrome, cardiotoxicity, LFTs, QTc, wound healing impairment, bleeding
-empty stomach
Temsirolimus (Torisel)
Kidney- historically used but now only under certain circumstances, endometrial
mTOR kinase inhibitor
ADRs: mouth sores, rash, nausea, loss of appetite, edema in face/legs, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterol,
Tivozanib (Fotivda)
Kidney
TKI-VEGF inhibitor- blocks all three VEGF receptors, c-KIT, PDGFR-beta
ADRs: nausea, diarrhea, HTN, poor appetite, cough, mouth sores, fatigue, voice changes, bleeding, clotting, wound healing, thyroid, kidney, heart problems
abiraterone (Zytiga, Yonsa)
Prostate- only for de novo metastatic dx
Anti-androgen
mCSPC and mCRPC
Give with prednisone:
-mCSPC: 5 mg PO daily
-mCRPC: 5 mg PO Twice daily
500 mg fine particle formulation=1000 mg of original- give w/ Methylprednisolone 4 mg BID
Food affects absorption: 1000 mg give on empty stomach, 250 mg give with breakfast
Adrs: hepatotoxicity, HTN, hyper/hypoglycemia
Apalutamide (Erleada)
Prostate
Antiandrogen
m0CRPC (delays mets), m1CSPC
240 mg PO daily
ADR:
-crosses BBB- falls, seizures. This is CLASS EFFECT
-diarrhea, rash, hypothyroidism, HTN
Drug interaction! Inducer!!!
Bicalutamide (Casodex)
Prostate
Antiandrogen
No monotherapy- use with LHRH agonist or antagonist to prevent tumor flare
ADR:
-class effect- crosses BBB: falls, seizures, diarrhea
Cabazitaxel (Jevtana)
Prostate (give with pred or dex)
Taxane- antimicrotubule
m1CRPC, must try docetaxel first
20 mg/m2 standard- if 25 mg/m2 give with G-CSF
Less fatigue and asthenia than docetaxel
Diarrhea and FN (intermediate)
Contains polysorbate 80 and ethanol
Non-PCV and low sorting infusion set
Darolutamide (Nubeqa)
Prostate- m0CRPC, m1CSPC with docetaxel
Antiandrogen
m0CRPC, evidence for triple therapy for newly diagnosed, de novo metastatic, high risk/volume CSPC
Different from enazalutamde and apalutamide- different structure
Reduced CNS toxicity- doesn’t cross BBB penetration- less fatigue and falls
May be more effective in long run-works against mutated receptors
Give with food!
Less drug interactions: weak inducer
Renal and hepatic dose adjustment
600 my BID with food
HTN
Degarelix (Firmagon)
Prostate
GnRH antagonist
Cornerstone of therapy- continue throughout dx regardless of progression
Monthly injections
Adrs:
-inj site rxns- can be pretty nasty
-anaphylaxis
-hot flashes
-metabolic syndrome
Preferred over LHRH agonist when tumor flare is big concern (spinal cord compression/injury)
Achieved castration in <7d, unlike 28 days for agonist
Monthly only- LHRH agonists can be given much less often depending on dose
Enzalutamide (Xtandi)
Prostate
Anti-Androgen
m0CRPC, m1CRPC, m1CSPC
CNS ADRs: falls, seizures, HTN
Drug interactions! Inducer!
160 mg daily
Goserelin (Zoladex)
Prostate, breast
GnRH agonist
Prostate: Cornerstone of therapy and should be continued throughout dx course regardless of progression
Breast: premenopausal with AI of tamoxifen for ovarian suppression
Adrs:
-tumor flare
-hot flashes
-metabolic syndrome
-SubQ
Histrelin (Vantas)
discontinued by manufacturer
Prostate
GnRH agonist
Cornerstone of therapy and should be continued throughout dx course regardless of progression
Adrs:
-tumor flare
-hot flashes
-metabolic syndrome
Not listed in guidelines but approved for palliative tx
Leuprolide (lupron, eligard, viadur)
Prostate, breast
GnRH agonist
Prostate: Cornerstone of therapy and should be continued throughout dx course regardless of progression
Breast: premenopausal, in combo with AI or tamoxifen for ovarian suppression
Adrs:
-tumor flare
-hot flashes
-metabolic syndrome
Not all leuprolide products are the same regarding formulation, dosing, and route
-SubQ, IM
Lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan (Pulvicto)
Prostate
Radiopharmaceutical
PSMA-positive mCRPC previously treated with ADT and taxanes!!
ADrs: fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, anemia, kidney injury, myelosuppression, GI-constipation, infertility, embryo fetal toxicity, wt loss, radiation exposure
Avoid close contact x3-7d, premed w/ antiemetic
Mitoxantrone
Prostate- m1CRPC- for palliation with no other tx options. QOL benefit but no OS benefit, AML
Topo-II inhibitor, anthracycline
Very cardiotoxic
Different structure from other anthracyclines so less cross resistance (why it’s used in refractory setting in AML)
Blue
Olaparib (Lynparza)
PARP inhibitor
Prostate- m1CRPC with any HRRm mutation except PPP2R2A- after androgen receptor therapy, ovarian
Breast: if germline BRCA 1/2 mutation, early stage, and HER2-negative
-adjuvant x1year- started after surgery, RT and chemo (start at least 2 wks after RT)
Pancreatic- if germline BRCA mutation
Myelosuppression!!! fatigue, nausea, bowel changes (constipation)
Pneumonitis, increased scr
Drug interactions, no grapefruit
Tablets and capsules are NOT interchangeable- capsules mostly phased out of US market
Radium-223 (Xofigo)
Prostate m1CRPC- symptomatic bone dx
Radiopharmaceutical
Not used often
Targets bone mets, not for visceral Mets!
IV monthly x6 months
Not just a palliative drug like some other radiopharmaceuticals
Myelosuppression!
First dose requires:
-anc >1500, plt >100, Hgb >10,
Subsequent:
-anc>1000, plt >50,
Don’t use with chemo or other drugs other than ADT and BMA- d/t additive myelosuppression
Relugolix (Orgovyx)
Prostate
GnRH antagonist
Requires loading dose, reload if stopped for >7days
Fast onset and offset- compliance is critical
Potential for less CV ADRs than leuprolide
Qtc, diarrhea
Only oral option for ADT
Used as a single agent!
Rucaparib (Rubraca)
Prostate-m1CRPC w/ BRCA mutation- after androgen receptor and taxane therapy , ovarian (BRCAm)
Pancreatic- germline or somatic BRCA of PALB mutation
PARP inhibitor
Myelosuppression, fatigue, nausea, bowel changes (constipation)
-Hypercholesterolemia, elevated AST/ALT, increased scr, photosensitivity, MONTHLY CBC
Drug interactions - less than Olaparib, grapefruit ok
Sipuleucel-T (Provenge)
Prostate
CA vaccine
Metastatic CRPC, No visceral mets, need good PFS and >6 mo life expectancy and minimal symptoms
Not used often
3 doses are given
Well tolerated
Talazoparib (Talzenna)
Prostate- m1CRPC- given in combination with enzalutamide for HRR+ dx
Breast: metastatic germline BRCA1/2 mutation
PARP inhibitor
ADRs:
-myelosuppression-more than Olaparib!!!!esp anemia!
-fatigue
-nausea
Oral
Dose reduce with p-gp inhibitors
Renal dose adjustment
Triptorelin (Trelstar)
Prostate
GnRG agonist
Cornerstone of therapy and should be continued throughout dx course regardless of progression
Adrs:
-tumor flare
-hot flashes
-metabolic syndrome
Not frequently used
Intramuscular
Dinutuximab
Pediatric Neuroblastoma
Anti-GD2 mAb
10-20 hr infusion x4 days (do not exceed 20 hr infusion)
-pain- need continuous opioid infusion!, infusion rxn, hypotension, capillary leak (give with albumin), cough, ocular/visual issues, electrolyte disturbances, myelosuppression
bleeding, electrolyte abnormalities, increased risk infection, vision changes,
No pregnancy or breastfeeding, pre-meds with NS, APAP Benadryl (not dex), and antiemetics, infusion rxn, n/v
pre meds, pre-hydration, opioid infusion, albumin
Slow infusion to increase tolerance
Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
Testicular CA, Hodgkin’s lymphoma
-not myelosuppressive
-max lifetime dose of 400 units
-anaphylactiod rxn- do test dose for lymphoma (debatable)
-hyperpigmentation of skin
-NS only
-reynauds
-CI w/ brentuximab vedotin and w/in 24h G-CSF (debatable)
-measure DLCO- consider stopping if >25% decrease from BL (workbook says decrease of 40-60%)
-avoid if BL DLCO <75% predicted (in general DLCO >60% is acceptable)
-G-CSF- ok with testicular cancer, not ok if HL (unless BEACOPP)
Etoposide phosphate (etopophos)
May be substituted for etoposide in patients with etoposide allergy
Equivalent doses
Oxaliplatin
Platinum- alkylating agent
-Testicular CA-3rd line with gemzar
-R/R NHL, HL, pancreatic, gastric/esophageal, colorectal
-Qtc!!
-cold sensitivity- resolves in 3-5days but this can lengthen with each infusion
-peripheral neuropathy- can be permanent
-neurotoxicity/neuropathy- can prolong infusion to 6hr and can give ca/mg (not recommended d/t lack of evidence
-coasting- neuropathy may worse over first 3 months of discomtinuation
Paclitaxel (Taxol)
Antimicrotubule
Testicular ca-second line, ovarian, endometrial, Breast cancer, head/neck, NSCLC, SCLC, gastric/esophageal
Myelosuppression- worse with 24h infusion- so we don’t do this, Less if given weekly vs q21d
DLT: Peripheral neuropathy - worse with weekly compared to q21d
Hypersensitivity rxn d/t cremephor -premed: diphen, famot, dex
-non-PVC Line w/ 0.22 micro filter bc cremephor can leach DEHP
Mild vesicant-warm v cold debatable
DI:
-increases dox when given after, so give dox—->paclitaxel
-cisplatin increases paclitaxel, so give paclitaxel —->cisplatin
Taxol syndrome- arthralgias/myalgias, likely a type of neuropathy
Cell cycle specific
Caution in liver impairment
Vinblastine (velban, Alkaban-AQ)
Vinca alkaloid- antimicrotubule
Testicular CA
Mesna
Hemorrhagic cystitis protectant agent
-always with ifos- 20% ifos dose at hr 0, 4, and 8 (for bolus doses<2.5mg/m2/d
-unless for ICE regimen you do 1:1
-for cont inf: 20% as bolus then 40% as cont inf for 12-24h after ifos completion
-sometimes with cyclophosphamide
-available PO but double the dose and it takes bad d/t sulfur moiety
-do 20% as iv at hr 0, then 40% at hr 2 and 40% at hr 6. Repeat if vomit within 2 h (total 100%)
IV Mesna dose is equal to 60-100% of ifos dose
Dexrazoxane
Cardioprotectant
-generally for dox >300 mg/m2
-dose 10:1
-give 15-30 mins prior
*metastatic BC but not adjuvant d/t possible decreases efficacy
Amifostine
Chemo protectant
-prevention cisplatin nephrotoxicity
-consider for decreased neutropenia- usually use g-CSF
-910 mg/m2 iv over 15 mins, 30 mins before chemo- monitor BP
-200 mg/m2 IVP over 3 mins before each fx of RT
-Can also prevent xerostomia and mucositis in RT pts for head/neck cancer- actually don’t use for mucositis…?
-avoid if good chance of cure
-can cause hypotension (hold BP meds x24 hrs before)
-premeds with NS, 5HT3, and dex
-must give chemo within 30 mins (short half life)
Palifermin
Decreases severe mucositis in pts undergoing autologous SCT for a hematologic CA with total body irradiation AND HD chemo conditioning
-60 mcg/kg IV x3 d before start of conditioning regimen and x3 d starting day if stem cell infusion
-don’t give within 24 hours of initiation of conditioning regimen
Ivosidenib (Tibsovo)
IDH 1 inhibitor
-IDH1 mutated conventional and dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma
-IDH1 mutated de novo or relapsed refractory AML. Given in combo with HMA or alone for unfit pts older than 75y
-IDH1 mutated cholangiocarcinoma
Serious ADR: differentiation syndrome, QTC prolongation, high WBC, GBS, pulmonary and/or renal dysfunction
3A4 inducer
Valrubicin
Bladder Tis in pts who received x2 prior courses of BCG
-800 mg intravesical weekly x6
Anastrazole (arimidex)
Aromatase inhibitor- non-steroidal
Ovarian CA maintenance, metastatic or recurrent endometrial Ca -Should be ER/PR positive
Breast- post-menopausal, only pre-menopause if used with ovarian suppression or ablation
DLT: arthralgias/myalgias
Dostarlimab-gxly (Jemperli)
Anti-PD-L1 mab
-Advance Endometrial w/ dMMR after platinum failure
-pancreatic MSI-H or dMMR
-primary advanced or recurrent dMMR or MSI-H endometrial CA combo w/ carbo and pacli —-> single agent dostarlimab
-breast- MSI-H/dMMR
-colorectal (dMMR, MSI-H, or POLE/POLD)
Letrozole (Femara)
Aromatase inhibitor - non-steroidal
-Recurrent endometrial CA
-maintenance in ER/PR recurrent ovarian
-breast: post menopausal (only premenopausal if ovarian suppression or ablation)
DLT: arthralgias/myalgias
Megestrol (Megace)
Anti-neoplastic progestin w/ anti estrogenic properties
Low grade endometrial cancer
Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (Elahere)
Anti-folate receptor alpha (75%), antibody drug conjugate- anti-microtubule
FR-a positive (75%+ of cells with PS2+ staining)- platinum RESISTANT ovarian, fallopian, or primary peritoneal CA- who have received 1-3 prior systemic tx
Dose in adjusted body wt due to ocular toxicity - for all BMIs!!- Don’t dose round!!
Ocular toxicity - steroid eye drops day -1 x5d (6x/day)—>x4d (4x/d), lubricating drops; warm compress before sleep, sunglasses, no contact lenses
D5W only
Need 0.22 micro filter
Nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane)
Antimicrotubule
Albumin bound paclitaxel
Not used often- exhaust paclitaxel and docetaxel first
Recurrent ovarian CA, endometrial, breast, NSCLC- better response in squamous
pancreatic, NSCLC, metastatic breast
Niraparib (Zejula)
PARP inhibitor
Ovarian:
Dose on wt and plt: 200 mg instead of 300 mg for wt<77kg or plt<150k (this is for first line maintenance only)
DLT: thrombocytopenia
Myelosuppression, fatigue, nausea, bowel changes (constipation), WEEKLY CBC
HTN, palpitations
No cyp interactions
Pemetrexed (Alimta)
Antimetabolite (pyramidine analog)
-non-squamous NSCLC
-Gyn- recurrent dx
-Give folic acid and B12- prevent severe hematologic toxicity(Start 1 wk before and continue x3 weeks after completion) (neutropenia)
-Give dex 4 bid day before, of and after-prevent skin rash
-crcl cut off is 45 ml/min
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox)
SERM
Ovarian maintenance in ER/PR positive
Breast: pre/post menopausal
Estrogenic in bones, lipids, endometrium
Anti-estrogenic in breast and vaginal mucosa
Increase BMD in post-menopausal but decreased in pre-menopausal
Increased endometrial cancer in post-menopausal
VTE, hot flashes, cataracts, hyperlipidemia
Tisotumab vedotin (Tivdak)
Antimicrotubule- antibody conjugated to MMAE
Cervical cancer- recurrent or metastatic with dx progression on chemo
ADR: ocular, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, nausea, epistaxis, alopecia, hemorrhage, rash
-eye exam before each infusion
-steroid, vasoconstrictor, and lubricating eye drops
-ice packs during infusion
Topotecan (Hycamptin)
Topo-I inhibitor
Gyn- recurrent dx, SCLC
Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
Anti-HER-2 mab
-Endometrial with carbo/taxane for HER2+
-Breast:
-neoadjuvant and adjuvant
-for T>1 cm (consider if < 1cm)
-prefer to give with chemo except anthracyclines
-x1 year
-HER-2+ obviously
-Biliary tract- with Pertuzumab
-gastric/esophageal- adenocarcinoma only
-colorectal (give with lapatinib, tucatinib, or pertuzumab)
Cardiotoxic , pulmonary toxicity, infusion rxn, fetal toxicity , diarrhea
IV
Sodium thiosulfate
-prevents cisplatin ototoxicity in kids with non-metastatic hepatoblastoma and other non-metastatic cancers
-meclorethamine extravasation
don’t use is metastatic dx
Hyaluronidase
Vinca alkaloid extravasation
Irinotecan
Topoisomerase I inhibitor
Purine analogs
Azathioprine, mercaptopurine, thioguanine, cladrabine, clofarabine, Fludarabine, nelarabine, pentostatin
Tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah)
CAR-T (anti-CD-19)
->/= 2nd relapsed or refractory B-ALL on pts up to 25 y/o
-R/R DLBCL
-R/R FL (after 2+ lines of therapy)
Blinatumomab (Blincyto)
Bispecific T-cell engager (anti-CD19/CD3)
-Relapsed ALL, MRD+ ALL (after 3 months/cycles) frontline for ph+ given with tki
-Risk for cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity (ICANS)
-Works best with low dx burden
-28 day continuous infusion followed by 2 week break: Can do 7 day bag for home infusion (has preservative so can’t use this bag if <22kg)
I-MIBG (metaiodobenzylguanidine)
Radioconjugate for patients with relapsed or refractory Neuroblastoma
Nab-paclitaxel
-NSCLC- better response in squamous
-pancreatic
-Bound to albumin to help dissolve in solution better (normal paclitaxel needs cremephor)-
-NO Premeds or inline filter/special tubing
-can give faster w/o hypersensitivity rxn
-kinetics are different- more free paclitaxel
-better uptake into tumor cells bc CA needs amino acids
-approvals: met breast ca, NSCLC, pancreatic ca
-very expensive- data doesn’t necessarily show that it’s better except for…
most benefit in pancreatic cancer d/t better penetration
5-fluorouracil (Adracil)
Antimetabolite (pyramidine analog)
-inhibits thymidylate synthetase (continuous infusion) AND
-RNA false base pair (bolus)
Breast cancer, bladder, head/neck, pancreatic, gastric/esophageal, colorectal
Continuous infusion for head/neck ca
May need dose reduction for DPD deficiency (DPYD intermediate or poor metabolizer)
ADRs:
-infusion: hand-foot syndrome, diarrhea
-bolus: myelosuppression so if neutropenia and pt is getting infusion, wouldn’t make sense to decrease dose
-mucositis (cryotherapy w/ ice chips-30 mins before bolus)
-coronary vasospasm- may rechallenge (but premeds with nitrate and calcium channel blocker- continue x48h after)
Often given with leucovorin to increase efficacy
-Topical form for basal cell carcinoma
-radiosensitizer
-photosensitizer (avoid sun)
-major interaction with warfarin- inhibits cyp2c9
Abemaciclib (Verzenio)
CDK4/6 inhibitor
Breast cancer:
-use in combination with endocrine therapy !!
-adjuvant therapy x2 y for high risk HR+ HER2 negative that spread to LN and high risk of recurrence:
-4+ LN OR
-1-3 LN + (grade 3 or T=5+cm (T3), or ki67>/=20)
-OR MBC: 1st line (with AI), 2nd line (with fulvestrant +/- LHRH agonist if premenopausal)
diarrhea-more than others!
-less neutropenia than others in class
-hepatotoxicity, VTE
Anemia, thrombocytopenia, fatigue, infections, n/v, alopecia, weakness, interstitial lung dx
For MBC with fulvestrant, preferred over Palbociclib
Ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1 Kadcyla)
HER-2 mAb
Breast cancer: 1) early stage in pts who got trastuzumab and docetaxel/paclitaxel neoadjuvant, then surgery and had cancer remaining at surgery-ADJUVANT ONLY
2) met HER2+ MBC 3rd line +
Trastuzumab link to small amount of chemo to deliver chemo directly to tumor
IV
Emtansine is a microtubule inhibitor
-Extravasation!
-can give with RT (unlike capecitabine)
-tx cardiotoxicity the same as trastuzumab/Pertuzumab combo
Alpelisib (Pirqray)
PIK3CA inhibitor , (PI3K)
Breast- HR+, HER2 neg-, metastatic dx-second line post CDK4/6+AI after progression
-for post-menopause (or pre menopause with OAS (like all ET in metastatic breast ca))
In combination *with fulvestrant (REPLACES THE CDK4/6 INHIBITOR, and AI get switched to fulvestrant)
Only for patient with PIK3CA mutation
Second line and beyond (DONT GET TRIPPED UP!)
ADR: *hyperglycemia!! (Will usually need Metformin), diarrhea, rash, hepatotoxicity
Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Antimetabolite (pyramidine analog)
Breast cancer, head/neck (1250 mg/m2 BID), pancreatic, gastric/esophageal, colorectal
ADR: think golf man- hand foot syndrome, diarrhea, photosensitivity
-rare cardio toxicity (unlike 5FU)
-ADRs worse if DPD deficiency
-hyperbilirubin, angina, mild myelosuppression
-don’t use if crcl<30 (use 5FU instead)
-coronary vasospasm
DI: warfarin (2c9 inhibitor), phenytoin, allopurinol (decreased conversion to 5FU), PPIs
-More toxicity in US (like folate deficiency) so we give 1000 mg/m2
-available as 150 mg and 500 mg tabs
-consider barriers in pt with upper GI cancer (crush-ability, absorption)
-I think more diarrhea and hand foot syndrome than 5FU