Tag Mark J. Lema

Bleomycin

Uses Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma Treatment of melanomas and sarcomas Treatment of testicular carcinoma Treatment of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma Sclerosing agent for malignant pleural effusion Perioperative Risks Adverse effects >10%. Acute febrile reactions (25 -50%). Dermatologic: Skin thickening,…

Alkylating Agents

Uses Bone marrow transplants Breast and bladder cancers Lymphomas and leukemias Cancers of the lung, pancreas, and brain Ovarian and testicular cancers Multiple myeloma Sarcomas and melanomas Perioperative Risks Increased risk of infection Aspiration (subsequent to N/V) Prolonged succinylcholine action…