Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the black box warning a/w parenteral iron?
A
Anaphylaxis
2
Q
With what drugs should patients be supplemented with b12/folate?
A
Azathioprine 6 – mercaptopurine Cytarabine Fluorouracil Methotrexate Pentamidine Trimethoprim Triamterene Hydroxyurea Zidovudine Phenytoin Phenobarbital
3
Q
What is the black box warning a/w EPO agents?
A
- Shortened time to tumor progression and increased mortality
- Renal failure patients-targeting higher hgb (>13.5 vs >10), increased risk of death and serious cardiovascular events and thromboembolic events.
