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Taxol (taxane)
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-inhibits cell division
-breast/ovarian CA -severe hypersensitivity -give IV benadryl, cimetidine, or decadron 1 hour before tx -EKG before tx (bradycardia) -24 hour infusion -neurotoxic |
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Tamoxifin (anti-estrogens)
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-makes estrogen unavailable for tumor
-increases bone density -lowers cholesterol -hot flashes -becomes resistant -hypercalcemia -peripheral edema -clots -endometrial CA -cataracts -CBC and platelets |
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Fulvestrant (anti-estrogen)
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-post menopausal women
-metastatic breast CA |
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Armidex (aromatase inhibitor)
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-post-menopausal women
-advanced breast CA -blocks estrogen production -drug interactions -kidney and liver functions -constipation, cough, insomnia, hot flashes, depression |
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Herceptin (monoclonal antibodies)
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-inhibits breast CA cell growth
-cardiotoxic |
