Mechanism of Action and Pharmacokinetics of Cyclophosphamide Quiz
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What is the cytotoxic step in the mechanism of action of cyclophosphamide?

  • Metabolism to active compounds
  • Formation of hydroxylated intermediates
  • Reaction with DNA (correct)
  • Excretion in the urine
  • How are cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide primarily biotransformed in the liver?

  • To acrolein
  • To toxic metabolites
  • To phosphoramide mustard
  • To hydroxylated intermediates (correct)
  • Which enzyme plays a primary role in the metabolism of ifosfamide?

  • CYP450 2E1
  • CYP450 3A4 (correct)
  • CYP450 1A2
  • CYP450 2C9
  • What is the unique toxicity associated with both cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide?

    <p>Hemorrhagic cystitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is used to neutralize the toxic metabolites responsible for bladder toxicity?

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

    Why are nitrosoureas like carmustine and lomustine primarily used in the treatment of brain tumors?

    <p>Due to their ability to penetrate the CNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of nitrosoureas?

    <p>Inhibition of DNA replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of cells is the cytotoxicity of nitrosoureas primarily expressed?

    <p>Actively dividing cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major excretory route for Dacarbazine and Temozolomide?

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

    Which drug does not require the CYP450 system for metabolic transformation?

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

    What is responsible for the alkylating activity of MTIC (methyltriazenoimidazole carboxamide)?

    <p>Nucleophilic groups in DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used in the treatment of brain tumors like glioblastomas and astrocytomas?

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

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