Antineoplastic Drugs in Cancer Treatment
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Which class of antineoplastic drugs does Capecitabine belong to?

  • Antitumor antibiotic
  • Antimetabolites (correct)
  • Epipodophyllotoxins
  • Taxanes
  • Which of these is an Antitumor antibiotic?

  • Etoposide
  • Bleomycin (correct)
  • Paclitaxel
  • Vincristine
  • What type of drugs are Vincristine and Paclitaxel?

  • Antitumor antibiotics
  • Taxanes
  • Epipodophyllotoxins
  • Vinca alkaloids (correct)
  • Which of the following drugs is not an antimetabolite?

    <p>Teniposide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these options describes a form of administration for antineoplastic drugs?

    <p>Taking pills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common purpose of antineoplastic drugs?

    <p>To treat cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cancer and Antineoplastic Drugs

    • Cancer is a common disease that affects multiple body systems simultaneously.
    • Abnormal cell division in cancer can impact any body system.

    Antineoplastic Drugs

    • Antineoplastic drugs are medications used to treat cancer.
    • They are also known as anticancer, chemotherapy, chemo, cytotoxic, or hazardous drugs.
    • These drugs come in various forms, including injectable liquids and oral pills.

    Classification of Antineoplastic Drugs

    A. Cell Cycle Specific Anticancer Drugs

    • Antimetabolites:
      • Inhibit cell growth by interfering with DNA and RNA synthesis
      • Examples: Capecitabine, Cladribine, Cytarabine, Fludarabine, 5-Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine, 6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP), Methotrexate (MTX), 6-Thioguanine (6-TG)
    • Antitumor Antibiotics:
      • Inhibit cell growth by binding to DNA and preventing replication
      • Example: Bleomycin
    • Epipodophyllotoxins:
      • Inhibit cell growth by inhibiting topoisomerase II
      • Examples: Etoposide, Teniposide
    • Taxanes:
      • Inhibit cell growth by stabilizing microtubules
      • Examples: Docetaxel, Paclitaxel
    • Vinca Alkaloids:
      • Inhibit cell growth by inhibiting microtubule formation
      • Example: Vincristine

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    Learn about antineoplastic drugs and their role in treating cancer, a disease that impacts various body systems. Discover how these medications work to combat abnormal cell division.

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