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Bleomycin (Blenozane)

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Classification: antitumor antibiotic

Indication: HD, HNL, sq cell HN, melanoma, sq of skin, cervix, vulva, testicular

Route: IV, SC, IM

Side Effects: pulmonary toxicity, renal toxicity

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Doxorubicin (Adriamycin or Rubex)

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Classification: antitumor antibiotic, anthracyclines

Indication: breast, liver, lung, ovarian, prostate; NHL, HD, MM, ALL, AML; sq HN

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, mucositis, diarrhea, anorexia

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Doxorubicin liposomal (Doxil)

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Classification: antitumor antibiotic, anthracyclines

Indication: AIDS-related Kaposi’s Sarcoma, ovarian, MM, sarcoma, Heptocellular CA

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, mucositis, diarrhea

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Etoposide (VePesid or VP-16)

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Classification: Epipodophyllotoxins

Indication: small & nonsmall lung CA, HD, NHL, gastric CA, germ cell tumors (testicular)

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, mucositis, diarrhea, metallic taste

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Vincristine (Oncovin)

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Classification: Vinca alkaloids

Indication: ALL, AML, CML, D, NHL, MM, sm cell lung CA, rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, Wilms’ tumor, brain and thyroid CA

Side Effects: myelosuppression, sensory neuropathy, constipation, jaw pain

Interactions: decrease drug activity - St. John’s Wort, phenobarbital dexamethasone; increase drug activity - grapefruit, ketoconazole, erythromycin

*Omega-3’s may enhance clinical benefit of Vincristine

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Vinblastine (Velban)

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Classification: Vinca Alkaloids

Indication: Breast, testicular, HD, sq cell NH, sarcoma

Side Effects: myelosuppression, mucositis, stomatitis, constipation, jaw pain, HTN

Interactions: decrease drug activity - St. John’s Wort, phenobarbital dexamethasone; increase drug activity - grapefruit, ketoconazole, erythromycin

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Vinorelbine (Navelbine)

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Classification: Vinca alkaloids

Indication: Breast, ovarian, non-sm cell lung CA

Side Effects: Myelosuppression, N/V, stomatitis, constipation, anorexia, elevated liver function tests

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Rituximab (Rituxan)

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Classification: monoclonal antibody CD20

Indication: B-cell NHL, CLL

Side Effects: infusion reaction, myelosuppression, tumor lysis syndrome, skin reactions, mild N/V

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Pertuzumab (Perjeta)

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Classification: monoclonal antibody Her2/neu

Indication: metastatic breast CA

Side Effects: infusion reaction, myelosuppression, asthenia, infections, mild N/V, cough, dyspnea, sinusitus

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Trastuzumab (Herceptin)

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Classification: monoclonal antibody Her2/neu

Indication: metastatic breast CA, metastatic gastric CA

Side Effects: infusion reaction, myelosuppression (rare), cardio-toxicity, N/V, mild D, pulmonary toxicity

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Panitumumab (Vectibix)

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Classification: monoclonal antibody EGFR

Indication: colorectal CA

Side Effects: infusion reaction, acneiform skin rash, pruritis, pulmonary toxicity, hypomagnesemia, Diarrhea, malaise

Interactions/concerns: hypomagnesemia – monitor Mg closely, particularly with elderly or pts with low baseline Mg

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Cetuximab (Erbitux)

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Classification: monoclonal antibody EGFR

Indication: colorectal CA, NH

Side Effects: infusion reaction, acneiform skin rash, pruritis, pulmonary toxicity, hypomagnesemia, Diarrhea, malaise, N/V, anorexia

Interactions/concerns: hypomagnesemia – monitor Mg closely, particularly with elderly or pts with low baseline Mg and received Oxalipatin (Eloxatin)

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Megesterol acetate (Megace)

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Classification: progesterone

Indication: breast, endrometrial, renal cell. Also appetite stimulant in CA and AIDS

Route: PO

Side Effects: weight gain (fluid retention), thromboembolic events, N/V, menstral bleeding, hot flashes, sweating, mood change, hyperglycemia

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Carboplatin (Paraplatin)

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Classification: alkylating agent

Indication: bladder, endometrial, germ cell, HN, lung, ovarian

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V!, renal toxicity, hypersensitivity reaction, alopecia, peripheral neuropathy

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Cisplatin (Platinol or CDDP)

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Classification: alkylating agent

Indication: bladder, cervical, esophageal, HN, lung, NHL, ovarian, prostate, testicular

Side Effects: Acute and delayed N/V, metallic state, myelosuppression, peripheral neuropathy, SIADH, renal toxicity, hypomagnesmia, ototoxicity, infusion reaction

Rigorous hydration is needed to prevent nephrotoxicity (PO and IVF). Monitor renal function/lytes. At risk include elderly, low Mg pts, impaired renal function at baseline

Interactions: Omega-3’s may enhance clinical benefits of Cisplatin; Curcumin - may sensitize cisplatin-resistant cells to cisplatin, improving efficacy. May reduce cisplatin-induced neurotoxicity. Safe to add into diet.

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Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, CTX)

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Classification: alkylating agent

Indication: breast, ovarian, MM, NHL, HD, CLL, Mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, sarcoma, Wilm’s tumors

Route: PO, IP, IV. When taken oral - take early in the day with vigorous hydration (3L) throughout the day.

Side Effects: Myelosuppression, N/V, bladder and cardiac toxicity, SIAD, Alopecia

Interaction: may increase effects of anti-coagulation so anticoag meds may need to be reduced

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Dacarbazine (DTIC)

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Classification: alkylating agent

Indication: HD, MM, neuroblastoma, sarcoma

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V (up to 12 hrs), flu-like symptoms, CNS toxicity, photo-sensitivity

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Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)

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Classification: alkylating agent

Indication: colorectal, pancreatic, gastroesophageal

Side Effects: Myelosuppression, N/V/D, neurotoxicity, hepatic toxicity, allergic reaction

Interactions: Minimize cold exposure, up to 5 days post-infusion (avoid eating/drinking cold/frozen foods). Use care when handling cold/frozen items. Vit B6 (50-100 mg BID/TID) may help prevent/reduce hand-food syndrome

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Fludarabine (Fludara)

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Classification: anitmetabolics

Indication: CLL, NHL, T-cell Lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia

Side Effects: Myelosuppression, N/V, D, neuro-toxicity, rash

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Flurouracil (5-FU)

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Classification: anitmetabolics

Indication: breast, colorectal, GI, HN, pancreatic, ovarian, hepatoma

Route: IV - have pt melt ice chips in mouth 10-15 min pre/post IV bolus infusion to reduce incidence of mucositis

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, D, mucositis, hand-foot syndrome, cardiac toxicity, photo-sensitivity

Interactions: Vit B6 (50-100 mg BID/TID) may help prevent/reduce hand-food syndrome

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Gemcitabine (Gemzar)

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Classification: anitmetabolics

Indication: pancreatic, breast, ovarian, NSCLC

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, pulmonary toxicity, rash, flu-like symptoms

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Methotrexate (Folex, Rheumetrex)

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Classification: anitmetabolics

Indication: bladder, breast, H&N, NHL, CNS lymphoma, ALL, sarcoma

Route: IM, IV, IT, PO - Oral: take on empty stomach 1 hr before, 2 hr after meals. Avoid folic acid and derivatives. Avoid alcohol (may increase hepatic toxicity)

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N, mucositis, oral/GI ulcerations, renal toxicity, hepatic toxicity, photo-sensitivity

Interactions: high doses must be followed by Leucovorin and hydration

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Pemetrexed (Alimta)

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Classification: anitmetabolics

Indication: mesothelioma

Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, D, fatigue, rash

Interactions: Often given with cisplatin.

To prevent severe anemia, take dietary supplement prior and during treatment - folic acid (350-1000 ug PO) 1 week prior to treatment, daily and post treatment; B12 (1000ug) IM given every 3 cycles, beginning at first week prior to treatment

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Paclitaxel (Taxol)

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Classification: Taxens

Indication: bladder, breast, esophageal, H and N, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, sm cell Lung, NSCLC

Side Effects: myelosuppression, Diarrhea, Mucositis, sensory neuropathy, hypersensitivity reaction, alopecia

Interactions: drink at least 2-3 quarts every 24 hours; omega-3’s may reduce toxicity

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Docetaxel (Taxotere)
Classification: Taxens Indication: breast, gastric, H and N, ovarian, prostate, NSCLC Side Effects: myelosuppression, nucositis, diarrhea, neurotoxicity, fluid retention, skin/nail changes
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Paclitaxel Protein-bound (Abraxane)
Classification: Taxens Indication: Breast, NSCLC Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, Diarrhea, Mucositis, arthralgia, myalgia, sensory neuropathy, alopecia
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Imatinib (Gleevac)
Classification: pro-targeted therapy/small molecule inhibitor Indication: Philadelphia (PH) + CML, GIST, MDS, refractory PH+ALL Route: oral - take with meal and full glass of water. if difficult to swallow, ok to dissolve in glass of water/juice. drink immediately and follow with another glass of water Side Effects: rash, facial erythema, hand-food syndrome, cardiotoxicity, N/V, D, decreased appetite Interactions: decrease drug activity - St. Johns Wart, phenobarb); increase drug activity - grapefruit, ketoconazole, erythromycin
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Bortezomib (Velcade)
Classification: pro-targeted therapy/small molecule inhibitor Indication: MM, mantle cell lymphoma Route: Injection or subQ Side Effects: rash, facial erythema, hand-food syndrome, cardiotoxicity, N/V, D, decreased appetite Interactions: Avoid green tea in liquid or capsule form. decrease drug activity - St. Johns Wart, phenobarb); increase drug activity - grapefruit, ketoconazole, erythromycin
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Ibritumomab and Yttrium 90 (Zevalin)
Classification: radioimmunotherapy agent Indication: B-cell lymphoma Side Effects: myelosuppression, infusion-related reactions, mild N/V, diarrhea, infection, cough, decreased appetite, throat irritation, dyspnea. Long term risk of secondary malignancies
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radioiodine/Iodine 131
Classification: radioactive substance Indication: certain types of thyroid CA (thyroid ablation-destroys thyroid gland function) Route: oral capsule Side Effects: requires short hospital stay with isolation. neck tenderness/swelling, N/V, fatigue, salivary gland tenderness/swelling, taste changes, xerostomia Long term risk of secondary malignancies
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Samarium 153 (Quadramet)
Classification: radio-pharmaceutical Indication: osteoblastic bone lesions that enhance on radionuclide bone scan - to palliate bone pain Side Effects: myelosuppression, N/V, flushing Long term risk of secondary malignancies
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Strontium 89 (Metastron)
Classification: radio-pharmaceutical Indication: relief of painful bony metastases Side Effects: myelosuppression, temporary increase in bone pain, flushing Long term risk of secondary malignancies
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Radium 223 (Xofigo)
Classification: radio-pharmaceutical Indication: castration-resistant prostate CA with symptomatic bone metastasis and no known visceral metastatic disease Side Effects: meylosuppression, N/V/D, peripheral edema
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Ibritumomamab tiuxetan (Zevalin)
Classification: monoclonal antibody CD20 Target Indication: relapsed or refractory B-cell NHL Side Effects: possible infusion reaction, myelosuppression, asthenia, infections, mild N/V, cough, dyspnea, sinusitis
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Bevacizumab (Avastin)
Classification: angiogenesis inhibitor Indication: metastatic colorectal CA, NSCLC, glioblastoma w/ progressive disease, metastatic renal cell Side Effects: HTN, arterial thromboembolic event, proteinuria, hemorrhage, GI perf (present with abd pain/N/V/C/fever), hypothyroidism
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Lenalidomide (Revlimid) | Thalidomide
Classification: angiogenesis inhibitor Indication: MM, MDS Route: PO Side Effects: HTN, arterial thromboembolic event, proteinuria, hemorrhage, GI perf (present with abd pain/N/V/C/fever), hypothyroidism
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Gardasil | Cervaric
Classification: CA prevention Vaccines Indication: cervical and oral CA Approved by FDA Protects against HPV
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Hepatitis B
Classification: Preventative vaccine Indication: can prevent hepatocellular CA as well Approved by FDA
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Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
Used to prevent neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by receiving chemotherapy given 24 hrs post chemo, shouldn't get chemo for 14 more days
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Neupogen (filgrastim)
used to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, receiving chemotherapy, or by other conditions. given daily for a week between chemo
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Bendamustine (Treanda)
Classification: alkylating agents Indication: B-Cell non-Hod Lymphoma, CLL, mantle cell lymphoma Side Effects: mild N/V, fatigue, infusion reactions, tumor lysis syndrome
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Busulfan (Myleran-PO; Busulfex-IV)
Classification: alkylating agent Indication: CML, HCT prep Side Effects: N/V/D, mucositis, hepatic toxicity, adrenal insufficiency, pulm symptoms, insomnia, dizziness, anxiety, alopecia
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Carmustine (BCNU)
Classification: alkylating agent Indication: Brain, HD, NHL, MM, glioblastoma Side Effects: N/V, hepatic/renal/pulm toxicity
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Chlorambucil (Leukeran)
Classification: alkylating agent Route: PO Indication: CLL, HD, NHL Side Effects: N/V, hyperuricemia, pulm toxicity
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Ifosfamide (Ifex)
Classification: alkylating agent Indication: bladdar, cervical, germ cell, HN, lung, ND, NHL, sarcomas Side Effects: NV, anorexia, Bladder toxicity, SIADH, neurotoxicity, alopecia *Mesna and hydration given for urological protection
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Mechlorethamine (nitrogen mustard)
Classification: alkylating agent Indication: CLL, CML, HD, NHL, mycosis fungoides Side Effects: N/V, hyperuricemia
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Melphalan (Alkeran)
Classification: alkylating agent Indication: breast, ovarian, MM, MCT, polycythemia vera Side Effects: N/V, mucositis, D, hypersensitivity
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Temozolomide (Temodar)
Classification: alkylating agent Route: PO Indication: astrocytoma, glioblastoma Side Effects: N/V, fatigue, headache, hep toxicity
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Thiotepa (Thioplex)
Classification: alkylating agent Indication: bladder, breast, and ovarian Side Effects: N/V, mucositis, renal toxicity, skin changes
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Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Classification: antimetabolites Route: PO Indication: colon, met breast CAs Side Effects: N/V/D, fatigue, increased bilirubin, hand-foot syndrome
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Cytarabine (ARA-C)
Classification: antimetabolites Indication: ALL, AML, CML, NHL Side Effects: N/V, mucositis, anorexia, acute pancreatitis, neurotoxicity, hepatic, pulm toxicity
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Fludarabine (Fludara)
Classification: antimetabolites Indication: CLL, NHL, T-Cell Lymphoma, Hairy Cell Leukemia Side Effects: N/V/D, pulm toxicity, rash
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Mercaptopurine (6-MP)
Classification: antimetabolites Route: PO Indication: ALL, AML, CML, NHL Side Effects: N/V, mucositis, D, Hepatic toxicity
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Pemetrexed (Alimta)
Classification: antimetabolites Indication: bladder, breast, HN, NHL, CNS, lymphoma, ALL, sarcoma Side Effects: N/V, D, fatigue, rash
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Thioguanine (6-TG)
Classification: antimetabolites Route: PO Indication: ALL, AML, CML Side Effects: N/V, mucositis, D, hepatic toxicity, renal toxicity, rash
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Dactinomycin (Actinomycin D)
Classification: antitumor antibiotics Indication: Ewing Sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, Wilm's tumor, testicular Side Effects: N/V, mucositis, D, anorexia
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Mitomycin-C (Mutamycin)
Classification: antitumor antibiotics Indication: anus, bladder, breast, esophagus, HN, lung, pancreas, stomach Side Effects: N/V, mucositis, D, anorexia, pulm/renal toxicity
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Daunorubicin (Daunomycin)
Classification: antitumor antibiotics Indication: ALL, AML Side Effects: N/V, D, mucositis, anorexia, hyperuremia, cardiotoxicity, red urine
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Epirubicin (Ellence)
Classification: antitumor antibiotics Indication: Breast, gastric Side Effects: N/V/D, mucositis, red-orange urine, cardiotoxicity, alopecia
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Idarubicin (Idamycin)
Classification: antitumor antibiotics Indication: AML, ALL, CML, MDS Side Effects: N/V/D, mucositis, red urine, cardiotoxicity, elevated liver enzymes
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Teniposide (Vumon, VM-26)
Classification: Epipodophyllotoxins Indication: Childhood ALL Side Effects: N/V, hypotension, pulm toxicity
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Vinorelbine (Navelbine)
Classification: Vinca Alkaloids Indication: Breast, Ovarian, NSC lung Side Effects: N/V, stomatitis, C, anorexia, elevated liver test
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Ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla)
Classification: Monoclonal Antibodies - Her2/neu Indication: met breast CA Side Effects: cardio/hep/pulm toxcity, thrombocytopenia, neuropathy, constipation
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Panitumumab (Vectibix)
Classification: Monoclonal Antibodies - EGFR Indication: colorectal Side Effects: acneiform skin rash, pulm toxicity, hypomag, D, malaise
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Denosumab (Xgeva)
Classification: Monoclonal Antibodies - RANKL Indication: Bone Mets Side Effects: N/V/D, hypocal, osteonecrosis of jaw

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