Lecture 6 - Oral Chemo Flashcards

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IV vs Oral

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Advantages: pt preference, flexibility of admin, reduce healthcare resources, improve QOL

Disadvantages: non-traditional settings, adherence, DI, Food interactions, toxicity, co-pay, N/V

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Capecitabine (Xeloda) uses

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Colorectal
Breast
Pancreatic Cancer

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Capecitabine (Xeloda) MOA

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Prodrug of 5-FU
Disrupt DNA synthesis

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Capecitabine (Xeloda) dosing

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based on surface area
BID X 2 weeks, then 1 week off

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Capecitabine (Xeloda) Drug Interactions

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Avoid antacids, space apart
inc INR on warfarin
inc phenytoin lvls

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Capecitabine (Xeloda) Toxicity management

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Consult doctor if….
> 4 movements of diarrhea, occurs at night or have blood
> 1 episode/24hrs vomiting
Pain, redness, blistering, swelling or numbness in hands/feet

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Hand-foot syndrome info

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Hold capecitabine
Consider steroids = high potency topical steroids to affected areas
Prednisone 1mg/kg QD X 7-10 days
opiates if needed

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Capecitabine (Xeloda) Side effects

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Diarrhea
Mild Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Hand-foot syndrome
Lymphopenia, anemia
Hyperbilirubinemia

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Regorafenib (Stivarga) indicated

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Advanced colorectal cancer failing prior therapies
hepatocellulr carcinoma progressed on sorafenib

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Regorafenib (Stivarga) MOA

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Multi-kinase inhibitor

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Regorafenib (Stivarga) dosing info

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Q AM with low fat breakfast

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Regorafenib (Stivarga) Adverse effects

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Hand-foot syndrome
Rash
Bleeding
HTN
Cardiac ischemia
GI perforation
Hepatic failure

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Lapatinib (Tykerb) use

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advanced, metastatic Her2+ breast cancer in combo w/ Capecitabine

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Lapatinib (Tykerb) MOA

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Dual Tyrosine kinase inhib

EGFR n Her2 inhibitor for txm-refractory metastatic breastcancer

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Lapatinib (Tykerb) Dose

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Taken daily

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Lapatinib (Tykerb) DI

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CYP3A4

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Erlotinib (Tarceva) use

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treatment of NSCLC after failure of atleast 1 prior chemo regimen

Locally advanced metastatic pancreatic cancer in combo w/ gemcitabine

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Erlotinib (Tarceva) MOA

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HER1/EGFR tyrosine kinase inhib

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Erlotinib (Tarceva) Dosing

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NSCLC: 150mg QD >1hr before or 2hrs after food
Pancreatic cancer: 100mg QD + gemcitabine

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Erlotinib (Tarceva) ADE

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Rash - Acneiform skin rash ~75%
Diarrhea
Interstitial Lung Disease
stomatitis
skin n mucous membrane stuff

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Erlotinib may work better in patients who haven’t….

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smoked

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Dacomitinib (Vizimpro) info

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EGFR positive NSCLC 1st line therapy (Exam 19 deletion or Exon 21 sub)
45mg QD w/ or w/o food
ADE> 20% D, rash, dec weight, alopecia, cough, dry skin, stomatitis
Avoid PPI n 2D6 inhib

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Osimertinib (Tagrisso) info

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EGFR positive NSCLC 1st line (Exam 19 deletion or Exon 21 Sub)
ADE > 20% diarrhea, rash, dry skin, nail toxicity, stomatitis, fatigue, dec appetite
Serious ADE = Pneumonitis, keratitis, cardiomyopathy, QTC prolong

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Afatinib (Gilotrif) indications

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1st line therapy for stage 4 NSCLC w/ EGFR +, non-resistant tumors

Metastatic squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based therapy

40mg QD

Bunch of Skin ADE again

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Alectinib (Alecensa) indication

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ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC w/ prior crizotinib therapy

600mg BID w/ food

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Alectinib (Alecensa) ADE

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Edema
Myalgias n muscle pain common
Hepatotoxicity
Interstitial lung disease
Fetal toxicity, need protection

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Crizotinib (Xalkor) indication

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ALK-positive or ROS-1 positive metastatic NSCLC

250mg PO BID

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Crizotinib (Xalkor) info

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50-60% response rate, median 41-48wks

CYP3A4 DI

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Crizotinib (Xalkor) ADE

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vision issues flash of light
N/D/V n constipation
Edema
Liver toxicity, QTC prolongation
Pneumonitis

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Lorlatinib (Lorbrena) indication

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ALK-positive NSCLC progressed on 1 other ALK inhib (Alectinib or Ceritinib)

100mg QD, avoid CYP3A4 inhib

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Lorlatinib (Lorbrena) ADE

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> 20% edema, peripheral neuropathy, cognitive effects, weight gain, mood effects,diarrhea

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Brigatinib (Alunbrig) indication

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ALK-positive NSCLC progressed or intolerant to 1 or more ALK inhib

90mg QD for 7days, then 180mg QD

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Brigatinib (Alunbrig) ADE

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> 25% = D, Fatigue, Cough, HA

Severe = HTN, inc CPK, hyperglycemia, visual disturbances, pancreatice elevation, pneumonitis

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CML 1st line therapy

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Imatinib = 400-800mg QD
Bosunitib = 500mg QD, can inc to 600mg QD

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CML 1st or 2nd line therapy

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Dasatinib = 100-140mg QD = main one used
Nilotinib =300 BID Naive pts, 400mg BID refractory pts
typically used pts resistant to Imatinib

Issues w/ prologued QT interval

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CML Refractory therapy

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Ponatinib = 45mg QD
Efficacy in T315I mutation pts
bunch of warnings/cautions

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What chromosome causes cancer?

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Philadelphia chromosome

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Natural Course of CML

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Slowly progressive
chronic phase = ~ 36 months
enlarged liver/spleen possible
more men get CML over women

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Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec) approved for….

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Ph+ CML and GIST

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Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec) dosing

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400-800 QD
Take once daily with meal and large glass of water

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Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec) Drug interactions

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Avoid alc
Avoid St.johns wart
CYP3A4 interactions

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Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec) ADE

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Diarrhea, Muscle pain, cramps, arthralgia and edema problematic

can supplement with K/Mag to see if electrolyte issue
** Calcium/mag for muscle cramps**

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Dasatinib (Sprycel) MOA

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bind to active n inactive BCR-ABL domains
Binds more tightly than imatinib, used for resistance

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Dasatinib (Sprycel) Dosing

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100mg QD or 140mg QD
** Dont crush or cut, film coating for protection **

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Dasatinib (Sprycel) Drug interactions

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Avoid co-admin w/ H2 n PPIs….use antacids but separate admin time by 2hrs
CYP3A4
Avoid St.john wart

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Dasatinib (Sprycel) ADE

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Fluid retention, rash, diarrhea, HA, neutropenia…shit load of stuff

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Nilotinib (Tasigna) info

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Dosing = 400mg BID empty stomach
Caution = QT interval > 480msec

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CML Therapy

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  1. Hematologic response = highest %
  2. Cytogenetic response = mild %
  3. molecular = lowest %

if no response after 3 months, inc therapy….
at 6 months should have cytogenetic response, can inc dose if partial or switch drug
reassess response 12, 18 months to max dose

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Max doses for CML therapy

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Imatinib = 800mg QD
Dasatinib = 180 QD
Nilotinib = 400mg BID

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CML TKI managing toxicity, if neutrophils count < 1000 then….

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Hold imatinib until ANC > 1500, if recovery takes > 2 wks dec dose by 25%

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CML TKI managing toxicity, if thrombocytopenia < 50,000 then…..

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Hold imatinib until Plt > 75,000, if recovery takes > 2ks dec dose by 25%

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Sunitinib (Sutent) indications

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GI stromal tumor after imatinib failure/intolerance
Advanced renal cell carcinoma

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Sunitinib (Sutent) MOA

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inhibits several receptor tyrosine kinases

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Sunitinib (Sutent) Doses

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50mg QD, used to be 4wk on 2 off

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Sunitinib (Sutent) DI

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CYP3A4

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Sunitinib (Sutent) SE

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Rash
HTN
Skin/hair changes
LFT inc

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Cabozantinib (Cabometyx) info

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For: pts advanced renal cell carcinoma, 2nd line hepatocellular carcinoma
Dose:60mg QD on empty stomach
ADE: D/N, Fatigue, V, HeadFoot
Serious ADE: HTN, Osteonecrosis of jaw, PPE, thrombosis

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Lenvatinib (Lenvima) dosing RCC

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18mg QD in combo w/ everolimus

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Lenvatinib (Lenvima) dosing HCC

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12mg QD if > 60 KG

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Lenvatinib (Lenvima) ADE

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HTN
Fatigue
Diarrhea
HeadFoot syndrome
shit load

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Sorafenib (Nexavar) use

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can be used in advanced renal cancer, more common in liver cancer

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Sorafenib (Nexavar) dosing

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400mg BID on empty stomach, high fat meals dec absorption

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Sorafenib (Nexavar) DI

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CYP3A4 substrate
UGT1A9 inhibitor

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Sorafenib (Nexavar) ADE

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Rash
Hand-foot syndrome
HTN
Hypophosphatemia** (low phosphate)
Lipase elevations
some hair loss

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Everolimus (Affinitor) approved for…

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advanced renal cell carcinoma
Hormone receptor positive breast cancer
Neuroendocrine tumors of pancreas, Lung, GI tract

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Everolimus (Affinitor) MOA

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Unique mTOR inhibitor

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Everolimus (Affinitor) Dosing

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initial 10mg QD, same time each day with glass of water

onc dose = higher than transplant

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Everolimus (Affinitor) ADE

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Pneumonitis = 10%, pretty common
Hyperglycemia
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypercholesterolemia

bunch of metabolic stuff

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Pazopanib (Votrient) Approved for….

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advanced renal cell cancer
Sarcoma

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Pazopanib (Votrient) MOA

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VEGF inhibitor

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Pazopanib (Votrient) Dosing

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800mg QD, take on empty stomach**

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Pazopanib (Votrient) ade

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Hair color change
Nausea
Diarrhea
HTN
Fatigue
Anorexia
Vomiting

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Matching Toxicity with Target: MET

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N/V
Elevated AmylaseLipase
Peripheral edema

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Matching Toxicity with Target: HER2

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Diarrhea
RashLV Dysfunction

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Matching Toxicity with Target: HER2

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Diarrhea
Rash
LV Dysfunction

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Matching Toxicity with Target: ALK

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N/V
Diarrhea
Elevated AST/ALT
Pneumonitis

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Matching Toxicity with Target: JAK

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Anemia
Thrombocytopenia
Fatigue
Diarrhea

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Matching Toxicity with Target: BCR-ABL

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Cytopenia
LV dysfunction
QTC prolongation
Hypothyroidism
PAD/PAH

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Matching Toxicity with Target: EGFR

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Skin Rash
Diarrhea
Mucositis
Pneumonitis

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Matching Toxicity with Target: VEGF

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Shit load

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Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) approved for….

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metastatic or unresectable melanoma with BRAF(V600E) mutation

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Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) dosing

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960mg PO BID, dont drop below 480mg BID

Take med 12hrs apart, with or without meals

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Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) MOA

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BRAF serine-threonine Kinase inhibitor

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Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) warnings

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perform skin exam before therapy and every 2 months on therapy
monitor QTC before, at day 15, then monthly for 3 months, then every 3 months (hold med if QTC > 500)
Monitor Bilirubin n LFTs at BL and monthly

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Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) DI

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CYP3A4 inducer
CYP1A2 and 2D6 inhibitor

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Vemurafenib (Zelboraf) ADE

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Photosensitivity
Hyperkeratosis
dry skin
rash

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Dabrafenib (Tafinlar) Indication

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indicated for unresectable melanoma w/ BRAF(V600E) mutation

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Dabrafenib (Tafinlar) Dosing

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150mg QD

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Dabrafenib (Tafinlar) what to monitor

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monitor for new cutaneous malignancies every 2 months on therapy and 6 months post D/C

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Dabrafenib (Tafinlar) Serious ADE

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Thrombosis
Cardiomyopathy
Ocularmyopathy
Hyperglycemia

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Trametinib (Mekinist) Indication

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un-resectable melanoma w/ BRAF V600E/K mutation…no prior BRAFi use

Liposarcoma n Leimyosarcoma after anthracycline therapy

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Trametinib (Mekinist) Dosing

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2mg QD 1hr before or 2hrs after meal
approved in combo w/ Dabrafenib (commonly used)

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Trametinib (Mekinist) ADE

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Cardiomyopathy
retinal detachment
retinal vein occlusion
interstitial lung disease

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Q

Drugs for Refractory Melanoma

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Encorafenib & Binimetinib (Braftovi & Mektovi) = 2nd line

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Thalidomide (Thalomid) indication

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Multiple Myeloma

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Thalidomide (Thalomid) Dose

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Start 50mg QD, titrate to 400-800mg QD
take at bedtime to minimize sedative effects

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Special issues with Thalidomide

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Teratogenic
No refills, no telephone RXs
Fill Rx within 7 days of prescribed

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Thalidomide pt counseling

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2 Birthcontrol methods
bunch of monitoring so dont have messed up babies

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Thalidomide ADE

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Neuropathy
constipation
Sedation

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Lenalidomide (Revlimid) Use

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Multiple myeloma in pts who received at least 1 prior therapy

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Lenalidomide (Revlimid) dose

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25mg QD w/ water

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Lenalidomide (Revlimid) special issues

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RevAssist program
No more than 28 day supply dispense

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Lenalidomide ADE

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DVT/PE monitoring
Thrombocytopenia, possible to get prophylaxis txm
Neutropenia

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Pomalidomide (Pomalyst) indication

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multiple myeloma in combo w/ dexamethasone after failing lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor

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Pomalidomide (Pomalyst) dosing

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4mg BID X 21 days, 7 days off then restart

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Pomalidome (Pomalyst) common ADE

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DVT/PE, thromboprohlyaxis req
Dizziness n neuropathy
Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia

smoking can induce CYP1A2 and dec conc

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Procarbaxine (Matulane) info

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Use: Hodgkin’s lymphoma
MOA: inhibit DNA,RNA & protein synthesis
Dose: 100mg/m2 QD X 14 days every 4 weeks
** Avoid Tyramine-containing foods**