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PHO 3
| Pharmacologic Category | Generic Name | Brand Name | Common Indications | SE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimetabolite (Folic Acid Antagonist) | Methotrexate (PO, IV, IT) | Trexall | RA, Crohn's Disease, Psoriasis, Various hematologic and solid tumors | SE: Mouth sores, N/V/D, low blood counts, liver/lung toxicity. BBW: Fetal harm, marrow/GI toxicity, NSAID risks. Folic acid reduces toxicity. |
| Antineoplastic agent, platinum-based compound | Cisplatin (IV, IT, IP) | Kemoplat | Advanced bladder, ovarian, and testicular cancer; various cancer | SE: Marrow suppression, N/V, kidney, nerve & hearing toxicity. BBW: Severe myelosuppression, N/V (needs antiemetics), renal toxicity, neuropathy. |
| Antineoplastic agent, anthracycline | Doxorubicin (IV) | Adriamycin | Adjuvant therapy for breast cancer, various cancers | SE: Heart damage, hair loss, N/V, marrow suppression. BBW: Cardiomyopathy, secondary cancers, tissue necrosis. Note: Red body fluids. |
| Antineoplastic agent, monoclonal antibody | Prembrolizumab (IV) | Keytruda | Various cancers | SE: Edema, rash, itching, endocrine changes, N/V/D, ↑LFTs/Cr, dyspnea, hematuria, anemia, fatigue, muscle/joint pain. |
| Aromatase inhibitor | Anastrozole (PO) | Arimidex | Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer | SE: Fatigue, rash, flushing, hot flashes, joint pain, N/V, HTN, edema, osteoporosis. Risks: High cholesterol, CAD, fetal harm. CI: Pregnancy. |
| Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) | Tamoxifen (PO) | Soltamox | Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer | SE: Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal bleeding, bone loss. BBW: Uterine CA, clots. Note: Use contraception; avoid with warfarin or DVT/PE. |