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Cisplatin [Alkylating agent]




-Admin: IV infusion


-ADRs: nephrotoxic, vesicant extravasation risk (no antidote), myelosuppression (↓ wbc/rbc), otoxicity


-Cytotoxic, bifunctional→ forms intrasand DNA adducts


-90% CLr → high ppb


-Hydrated into diaquo form


-Co-admin w Amifostine (chemoprotectant)


-To protect against nephrotox → admit w Cl containing solution or Sodium thiosulfate


-Can use EPI, cortico, or antihists to alleviate anaphylactoid symptoms


- resistance →CTR1, drug trapping vesicles, conj, ↑ DNA repair




Amifostine [Chemoprotectant]




-PRODRUG


-Chloride containing solution co-admin w cisplatin to protect against toxicity


-Sodium thiosulfate accumulated in renal tubule in high conc. → interacts w Cisplatin + can be excreted









Carboplatin [Alkylating agent]




-Cytotoxic, bifunctional → forms intrasand DNA adducts


-Slow conversion to cis diaquo = 20x ↓ potent than cisplatin = ↓ ADRs


-t1/2 = 3 hrs (longer than cisplatin)


-Same reactive intermediate as cisplatin


-ADRs: Myelosuppression


-Resistance

*Oxaliplatin [Alkylating agent]




-Cytotoxic, bifunctional→ forms intrasand DNA adducts


-Forms diaquo intermediate→ alkylates DNA


-ADME: high Vd (440L)


-resistance than cisplatin/carboplatin → ↓ dependent on CTR1 active transport


-Effective in patients not responding to cisplatin



*Mechlorethamine [Nitrogen Mustard]




-MOA: Cytotoxic bifunctional alkylating agent → forms intersand crosslinks


-Dose: .4 mg/kg (IV ONLY)


-ADRs: Potent vesicant + can cause myelogenous leukemia


-Narrow margin of safety → check renal, hepatic, bone marrow



Melphalan [Nitrogen Mustard]




-MOA: Cytotoxic bifunctional alkylating agent → forms intersand crosslinks


-↑ stable → greater distribution into cells


-ADRs: ↓ incidence, ↓ N/V vs mechlor., myelosuppression, mutagenic


-Oral/IV





Chlorambucil [Nitrogen Mustard]




-MOA: Cytotoxic bifunctional alkylating agent → forms intersand crosslinks


-Oxidation → active metabolite


-Good ORAL bioavailability (↓ w food)


-99% ppb

*Cyclophosphamide [Nitrogen Mustard]




-MOA: Bifunctional alkylating agent → forms intersand crosslinks


-PRODRUG → needs met. activation


-ORAL IV


-Side product: acrolein/chloroacetaldehyde can cause toxicitiesMesna (used adjunct to reduce)


-USE: lymphomas, Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma

Ifosfamide [Nitrogen Mustard]




-MOA: Bifunctional alkylating agent → forms intersand crosslinks


-Needs met. activation → active metabolite


-ADRs: Significant bladder/nephro/neuro toxicity

Thiotepa [Nitrogen Mustard]




-MOA: Bifunctional alkylating agent → forms intersand crosslinks


-Weak alkylator


-Oxidative desulfuration → cytotoxic metabolite TEPA


-IV only

Busulfan [Nitrogen Mustard]




-MOA: Monoalkylated → intra/inter adducts


-ADRs: ↓ WBC count for 1 month following drug, myelosupp, BBB traversion


-ORAL

Carmustine [Nitroureas]






-MOA: Produces carbocations → alkylates


-USE: brain tumors, multiple myeloma (w prednisone), Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma


-ADME: Lipid soluble → traverses BBB


-IV/IMPLANT


-ADRs: Myelo

Lomustine [Nitroureas]




-MOA: Produces carbocations → alkylates


-ORAL (stable)


-USE: brain tumors → highly lipid soluble + traverses BBB







Streptzocin [Nitroureas]




-Protonating alkylating agent


-Water solube N-nitroso urea → islet specific


-USE: Metastatic islet cell carcinoma


-IV only


-ADRs: nephrotox, diabetic neuropathy

Dacarbazine [Nitroureas]




-USE: Brain tumors


-Met: CYP1A conversion→ MTIC


-IV ONLY


Temozolomide [Nitroureas]




-USE: Glioblastoma multiforme/ brain tumors


-Met: Hydrolytic ring opening → MTIC


-ORAL/IV


-ADRs: Neutropenia/cytopenia

*Procarbaine [Nitroureas]




-Metabolized to methyl radical → alkylates


-ORAL


-MOPP (Mechlorethamine + Vincristine + Prednisone + Procarbazine) → cures 70% of pts w advanced hodgkins


-ADRs: Serious toxicity

Camptothecin [Topo Poison]




-MOA: Topo I inhibitor


-Parent alkaloid isolated from Chinese xi shu tree


-Limited water solubility→ hydroxy acid/base salt ↑ soluble but ↓ active





*Irinotecan [Topo Poison]




-PRODRUG = active metabolite w solubility


-MOA: Topo I inhibitor


-ADME: glucuronidation + sulfation → SN-38 (preferential ppb)


-IV


-ADRs: diarrhea (dose-limiting +fatal) caused by genetic predisposition of UGT1


-USE: 1st line for MCC w 5FU + leuvoc

Toptecan [Topo Poison]




-MOA: Topo I inhibitor


-IV/ORAL


-Basic side chain = ↑ solubility


-ADRs: NO combo therapy w other bone marrow suppressing drugs


-Renal CL

ARC-111 [Topo Poison]




-MOA: Topo I inhibitor


-Experimental synthetic discovered at Rutgers


-Highly potent in scid mice

Etoposide [Topo Poison]




-Podophyllotoxin derivative


-MOA: Topo IIa inhibitor + tubulin polym


-IV/Oral


-ADRs: myelosupp

Teniposide

[Topo Poison]




-Podophyllotoxin derivative


-MOA: Topo IIa inhibitor + tubulin polym


-IV/Oral


-ADRs: myelosupp

*Doxorubicin [Anthracycline]




-MOA: Topo IIa inh + free radical DNA strand scission


-ADRs: Cardiotoxicity due to lack of catalase by cardiac muscle


-Liposoma formulation (DoxiL) → AIDs related Kaposi sarcoma + ovarian cancer (t1/2= 55 hrs)


-IV

Daunorobucin [Anthracycline]




-MOA: Topo IIa inh + free radical DNA strand scission


-ADRs: Cardiotoxicity


-USE: Nonlymphocytic cancers + AML

Idarubicin [Anthracycline]




-MOA: Topo IIa inh + free radical DNA strand scission


-ADRs: Cardiotoxicity


-USE: AML

Dexrazoxane [Antioxidant]





-PRODRUG


-Admin w anthracyclines


-ADRs: Reduced cardiotox → hydrolyzes to amide-carboxylate + chelates iron (Fe2+) in cardiac tissue



Mitoxantron [Misc. ABX]




-MOA: Topo II inhibitor


-ADRs: Reduced cardiotox → less prone to NADPH/CYP450 reduction


-IV


-USE: Acute nonlymphotoxic leukemia in combo, relapsing MS, prostate cancer

Bleomycin [Misc. ABX]




-MOA: Intercalates w DNA via cytotoxic free radicals formed by chelated Fe2+


-DNA strand scission caused by OH radical


-IV only


-Does NOT cause bone marrow suppression

Dactinomycin [Misc. ABX]




-MOA: Binds to DNA + stops transcription


-Planar tricycle aromatic rings → strong binding to DNA


-IV only


-36 hr HL + large Vd


-Toxicity + extravasation

*Mitomycin [Misc. ABX]




-MOA: Twofold hydroxy radical generation + DNA alkylation


-Activated by two electron bioreductive process + NQO1 reducatase → enzyme expressed in neoplastic cells

*5-fluorouracil


[Antimetabolite → Pyrimidine Antag.]




-MOA: Irreversible TS inhibitor → generates false substrate for TS (5-F-dUMP) + forms complex inhibiting dTMP synthesis


- Also incorporates into DNA


-F+ is NOT eliminated → no formation of ternary product or reaction


-IV/topical


-Genetic polymorphism of DPD deficiency → life threatening w ↑ exposure of drug



Floxuridine [Antimetabolite Pyrimidine Antag.]




-MOA: Converted in vivo to 5-F-dUMP + forms complex inhibiting dTMP synthesis


-IV only


-Extreme caution in renal insufficiency


-PK not impacted by DPD → safer than 5-FU

*Capecitabine [Pyrimidine Antag.]





-ORAL


-PRODRUG of 5-FU → metabolized to 5-F-dUMP in vivo


-ADRS: Bone marrow suppression, NVD, "hand-and-foot" syndrome


-DDI: Potentially lethal w warfarin (CYP2C9 inhibition)


-Oral

Cytarabine [Pyrimidine Antag.]




-Structural difference from cytidine: Cytarabine has arabinose instead of ribose


-MOA: DNA incorporation + inhibits polymerases


-Active in S phase


-IV only


Gemcitabine [Pyrimidine Antag.]




-Active form of gemcitabine → triphosphate form


-MOA: DNA incorporation + DNA polym inhibitor


-Longer HL > cytarabine → presence of gem-dfluoromethylene


-IV only

6-mercaptopurine [Antimetabolite Purine Antag.]




-MOA: Purine de novo inhibitor (AMP+GMP)


-PRODRUG → converted to ribonuc by HGPRT


- risk mutagenesis/malignancy vs 6-TG


-Mech of resistance:


1. Uptake of nucleoside transporter


2. HGPRT enzyme activation deficiency


-ADRs: TMPT deficiency→ risk for severe PURINETHOL toxicity

6-thioguanine


[Antimetabolite → Purine Antag.]



-MOA: Purine de novo inhibitor (AMP+GMP) by inhibiting AMP transferase + DNA incorp


-PRODRUG → converted to ribonuc by HGPRT


-USE: Nonlymphocytic leukemias


-ORAL

Fludarabine


[Antimetabolite → Purine Antag.]




- aqueous solubility for IV admin

marketed as phosphate

-Triphosphorylated into 2-fluoro-ara-ATP by deoxycytidine kinase


-MOA: inh DNA polym + ribonuc reductase


-ADRs: "AIDS in a bottle" → immunosuppressive



Cladribine


[Antimetabolite → Purine Antag.]




-MOA: Phosphorylated to 2-CdAMP 2-CdATPincorporated into DNA of dividing cells


-Cell w high deoxycytidine kinase + low deoxyneucleotidase → killed by drug


-IV only

Clofarabine


[Antimetabolite → Purine Antag.]




-MOA: Inhibits ribonuc reductase → incorporate into DNA chain


-"Tumor lysis syndrome" → disorders arising from products from dying cancer cell breakdown

*Pentostatin


[Antimetabolite → Purine Antag.]




-MOA: Indirect inhibition of ribonuc reducatase by inhibiting adenosine deaminase


-Advantage: In CLL → offers therapeutic efficacy comparable to fludarabine w. toxicity


-No active metabolite

Methotrexate [AntimetabolitePurine/Pyrim Antag.]




-MOA: Twofold → inhibits DHFR + glycine amide ribonucleotide (GAR) transformylase


-Polyglutamation helps toxicity of this drug against tumor cells > healthy cells


-Cytotoxic against S-phase (dividing cells)


-Oral/IV


-Admin w leuvocorin


-Resistance


-USE: Breast, head neck, lung cancers + NHL + psoriasis, RA + off label MS

Leucovorin [Rescue Therapy]




-Rescue therapy → converts DHF directly to THF


-Admin w high dose methotrexate


-MOA: Generates folate cofactors for continued sysnthesis of pyrimidine/purine nucleotides


-ORAL/IV/IM

Pemetrexed [Antimetabolite Purine/Pyrim Antag.]




-MOA: inhibits DHFR and GAR transformylase → inh purine/pyrimidine synth


-USE: NSCLC + malignant pleural mesothelioma (in combo w cisplatin)


-IV only



*Paclitaxel [Taxane]




-MOA: Prevent depolym of microtubule → "dynamic instability"


-Advantage of capectiabine combo tx: ↑ thymidine phosphorylase → ↑ capec. activity


-Mech of resistance: cell efflux by Pgp substrate


-IV → poor solubility


-USE: 1st line→ combo tx w. cisplatin ovarian & lung cancer + breast cancer



Docetaxel [Taxane]




-MOA: Prevent depolymerization of microtubule → "dynamic instability"


-Advantage: Better solubility bc C10-OH group → easier formulation





Ixabepilone [Epothilones]




-Semisynthetic epo B analog


MOA: Inhibits microtubule/tubulin depolym. (2x > pac.)


-↑ stable than epo B → lactone replaced w lactam (not easily cleaved by esterase + ↑ stable)


-USE: combo w capec. in resistant breast cancer


-ADRs: peripheral neuropathy + neutropenia


-BBW: for pts w impaired hepatic function


-DDI: CYP3A4



*Vincristine [Vinca Alkaloid]




-MOA: Halt cell division by inhibiting microtubule polym


-ADRs: Severe vesicant


-Over half the US children w cancer → give this drug



Vinorelbine [Vinca Alkaloid]




-MOA: Halt cell division by inihibiting microtubule polymerization


-ADRs: Severe vesicant


-IV/oral (not available)



*Imatinib [NRTK→ Bcr-Abl]




-MOA: Type 2 NRTK (inactive enzyme)


-Ph chromosome → single cause of 90% of CML


-Dosing: ORAL


-Develops RESISTANCE over time


-ADME: F = 98%, ppb = 95%, t ½ = 18 h



Nilotinib [NRTK→ Bcr-Abl]




-MOA: Type 2 (inactive enzyme)


-BBW: QT prolongation esp w CYP3A4 inh.


-No Bcr-Abl mediated QT prolongation


-USE: Ph+ CML in chronic phase



Dasatinib [NRTK→ Bcr-Abl]




-MOA: Mixed type 1/2 + affinity for Src kinases


-Oral (poor F)


-USE: Ph+ CML, Ph+ ALL





Ruxolitinib [NRTK→ JAK]




-MOA: NRTK that transduces cytokine mediated signals by inhibiting JAK1 + JAK2


-USE: myelofibrosis + polycythemia vera


-Oral



Ibrutinib [NTRK→ BTK]




-MOA: Irreversibly inhibits BTK → ↓ survival of malignant B cell prolif + survival


-Defective expression of BTK noted in ALL


-USE: CLL


-Oral

*Erlotinib [RTK→ EGFR1-2/HER2]




-MOA: EGFR inhibitor


-Oral, qd


-USE: NSCLC + pancreatic cancer


-Formation of electrophilic quinoneiminefatal hepatotoxicty



Lapatinib [RTK→ EGFR1-2/HER2]




-MOA: Dual - interrupts HER2/EGFR


-Oral



Sunitinib [RTK→ VEGFR1/2]




-MOA: inhibits VEGFR (2 = more imp) → starves tumor's uncontrolled growth by retaining oxygen + nutrients


-Oral, qd


-Pgp substrate


-USE: GI stromal tumor post imatinib failure, advanced renal carcinoma, progressive pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors





Axitinib [RTK→ VEGFR]




-MOA: Inhibits VEGFR1-3


-Oral, bid



Ceritinib [RTK→ ALK]




-MOA: ALK inhibitor


-USE: ALK positive metastic NSCLC


-Oral



Afatinib [RTK→ MTK]




-MOA: Multiple TKI inhibitor


-USE: 1st line for non-small cell lung cancer



Trametinib [RTK→ MEK]




-MOA: Inhibits MEK1 + MEK2


-Oral


-USE: Unresectable or metastic melanoma



Dabrafenib [RTK→ BRAF]




-MOA: Inhibitor of some mutated form of BRAF kinases


-ORAL


-USE: Metastic melanoma in pts w BRAF V600E/V600K mutation mono or combo w tramet


-NO highly active metabolite



Sorafenib [RTK→ BRAF]




-MOA: Inhibits CRAF, BRAF & mutant BRAF


-USE: Advanced kinase cell carcinoma


-Oral, bid

Hydroxyurea




-MOA: Inhibits ribonuc reductase → inhibiting RNA to DNA conversion


-Excellent ORAL bioavailability


-BBW: Carcinogenic

L-Asp & Peg-Asp

-L: Enzyme isolated from E.Coli


-Selective killing of leukemic cells from asp plasma depletion



Bortezomib




-MOA: Inhibits 26S proteasome → prevents targeted proteolysis→ cell death


-Oral


-USE: multiple myeloma



*Olaparib




-MOA: Inhibits PARP enzymes (repair BRCA1/2 damaged DNA)


-USE: BRCA mutated ovarian cancer


-Oral

Idelalisib




-MOA: Inhibits S-isoform of PI3KO, CXCR4, CXCR5


-USE: Folicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma + SLL


-Oral



Belinostat [HDAI]




-MOA: HDAI → promotes expression of p53 (tumor suppressor)


-USE: peripheral T-cell lymphoma


-Oral



Panobinostat [HDAI]




-MOA: HDAI


-Oral


-USE: multiple myleoma



Alemtuzumab

-Humanized


-MOA: Binds to CD52


-USE: CLL + T-PLL

Bevacizumab

-Humanized IgG1 MAB


-MOA: Inhibits VEGF-A*


-USE: Metastic colon cancer in combo w standard chemo

*Cetuximab

-Chimeric MAB


-MOA: Binds specifically to extracellular domain of EGFR


-USE: K-ras* mutation (-), EGFR-expressing colorectal cancer + head, neck cancer


-ADRs: Serious toxicities


-First genetic test to guide treatment of cancer


-KRAS mutation → poor response to cetux

Panitumumab

-Human MAB


-MOA: Binds to EGFR*


-USE: EGFR expressing metastic colorectal cancer w disease progression despite prior treatment

Rituximab

-Chimeric MAB


-MOA: Binds to CD20 antigen → destroys B cells


-USE: CLL, nonhodgekins lymphomas

Trastuzumab

-Humanized MAB


-MOA: Binds to EGFR2


-USE: Combo w pac. for HER2 overexpressing breast cancer + gastric cancer

Blinatumomab

-MOA: bi-specific T-cell engager (BiTE) → links CD19 w CD3


-USE: Ph- refractory ALL

Ramucirumab





-Fully human MoAB


-MOA: Binds to VEGFR2 → inhibiting angiogenesis


USE: CLC, gastric cancer, lung cancer

Brentuximab

-Antibody-drug conjugate (ADC)


-MOA: Attaches to CD30 → delivers MMAE (antitumor activity)


-USE: ALCL

*Ado-Trastuzumab

-Humanized ADC → radioimmunotherapy


-MOA: Binds to HER2/neu receptor


-USE: HER2+ breast cancer w failed tx

Ibritumomab

-Murine ADC


-MOA: Binds to CD20 → radiation from attached isotope kills cells + nearby cells



Ipilimumab

-MOA: Binds to CTLA4 → blocks CD80/86 from binding


-USE: unresectable melanoma

*Pembrolizumab

-MOA: Blocks binding of PDL1/2 to PD1 receptor


Nivolumab

-MOA: Blocks binding of PDL1/2 to PD1 receptor

Atezolizumab

-Humanized PDL1 MAB


-MOA: Blocks PD-L1 from binding to PD-1 + B7.1

Aprepitant [Chemoprotective]




-Substance P antagonist


-ORAL/IV


-Fosprepitant (produg)


Ondansetron [Chemoprotective]




-5-HT3 antagonist


-ORAL/IV


-ADME: F=56%


Amifostine [Cytoprotective Agent]




-↓ Cisplatin renal toxicity


-IV


-ADRs: hypotension


Mesna [Cytoprotective Agent]




-Admin w cyclophosphadide to hemorrhagic cystitis

Dexrazoxane [Chemoprotective]




-Admin w anthracycline (doxyrubicin) to ↓ cardiomyopathy


-MOA: EDTA derivative → chelates iron + ↓ formation of superoxide radicals


-IV


Estriol




-Largest conc in urine



17B-Estradiol [Estrogen]




-Most potent estrogen


-Produced greatest in body


-Conj + eliminated by intestine


-Rapidly oxidized in liver


Estradiol cypionate [Estrogen]




-PRODRUG of Estradiol


-IM monthly


-BBW→ endometrial carcinoma in post menopausal women



Ethynyl Estradiol [Estrogen]




-Oral → rapidly + completely absorbed


- > stability than estradiol


-C17 prevents oxidation


-First pass metabolism → enterophepatic circulation


Mestranol [Estrogen]





-ORAL, inj, top


-PRODRUG of EE → dealkylated in vivo + met. to EE via hepatic oxidative demethylation


-Used as OC in combo w EE





Quinestrol [Estrogen]




-ORAL, inj, top


-PRODRUG of EE → dealkylated in vivo + met. to EE via hepatic oxidative demethylation


-Used as OC in combo w EE


-Once weekly dosing




Equilenin [Conj. Estrogen]




-Excreted in urine of pregant mares


-In urine as Na+ sulfate conj.


-Used as estro prep in combo w sodium sulfate


Equilin[Conj. Estrogen]




-Excreted in urine of pregnant mares


-In urine as Na+ sulfate conj.


-Used as estro prep in combo w sodium sulfate

DES [Nonsteroidal Estrogen]




-Active Z-isomer is only 10% active as E-isomer


-Active as estrone at receptor


-DC'd →birth defects + rare tumors


Benzestrol [Nonsteroidal Estrogen]




-Same conformation of DES


-Not used → same issues


Coumestrol [Nonsteroidal Estrogen]






Genistein [Nonsteroidal Estrogen]






Zearalenone [Nonsteroidal Estrogen]






Enclomiphene [Estrogen]




Zuclomiphene [Antiestrogen]

Clomiphene

-Mixture of enclomiphene/zuclomiphene → estro/antiestro properties


-Ovulation stimulatnt


-Readily absorbed in GI tract


-T1/2 life = 5 days


Tamoxifen [Antiestrogen → SERM]




-Estrogen receptor antagonist in breast tissue


-Metabolites: ↑ potent minor metabolite (CYP2D6) + N-des as major (CYP3A4)


-QTc prolongation but no TdP


-Resistance → relapse after 5 years (drug "feeds" tumor)


-Oral




Toremifene [Antiestrogen → SERM]




-Mostly selective estrogen antagonist


-N-desmethy toremifene → active metabolite


-BBW→ QTc prolongation


Raloxifene [Mixed SERM]




-Osteoblasts/clasts → estrogen agonist


-Breast/uterine → estrogen antagonist


-Effective as tamox w ↓ risk




Anastrozole [Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitor]




-Competitive inhibitor → blocks production of estro from testosterone by aromatase (which demethylates C10 + aromatizes A ring)


-ORAL


-Used w out resistance limitation unlike tamox


Letrozole [Nonsteroidal → Aromatase Inhibitor]




-Competitive inhibitor → blocks production of estro from testosterone by aromatase (demethylates C10 + aromatizes A ring)


-ORAL


-Used w out limitation unlike tamox


Testolactone [Aromatase Inhibitor]




-Noncompetitive irreversible aromatase inhibitor


-DC'd




Exemestane [Aromatase Inhibitor]




-Irreversible suicide inhibitor

Progesterone [Progestin]




-↑ efficacy + ↓ ADRs in combo w estrogen


-MOA: Feedback inhibitor→ suppresses release of FSH/LH (contraceptive)


-Produced in ovaries, testis, adrenal glands


-Oral


-Metabolites: 5B-pregnane + conj



Hydroxyprogesterone [Progesterone derivative]




-C17 caproate slows down C20 ketone reduction due to steric hindrance


-IM


-High lipophilicity → stored in fat depot + released slowly

Diosgenin [Progesterone Precursor]




-Converted into progesterone

Ethisterone [1st Gen Progestin]




-Plagued by androgenic activity + adrs



Northindrone [1st Gen Progestin]




-Ethynyl group progestational activity




Norethynodrel [1st Gen Progestin]




-1st COCP: Norethindrone + mestranol (estrogen) held high levels of estrogen → DC'd



Medroxyprogesterone [2nd Gen Progestin]




-MOA: Dual metabolic bloc


-T1/2: 20-50 days



Norgestrel [2nd Gen Progestin]




-↓ androgenic activity


-Levonorgestrel → emergency OC

-

-

Mifepristone [Progesterone Antagonist]




-MOA: Binds to receptor → inhibits progesterone activity


-USE: Abortifacient


-Coadmin w PGE2 prostaglandins


-

Testosterone [Androgen]




-Two active metabolites


-Involved in androgenic + anabolic activities


-Binds to androgen receptors


-Not used as drug → undergoes rapid metabolic oxidation


-C17 group can be modified by esterification or alkylation

5a-DHT [Androgen]




-10x ↑ active than testosterone


-Binds to androgen receptors

Methandrostenolone [Anabolic Steroid]




-Has both anabolic + androgenic activity


-ADRs: Nephrotox, stroke, liver tumors, jaundice, etc

Testosterone Cypionate




-Long acting intramuscular depot preparation

Fluoxymesterone [Anabolic Steroid]




-5-10x ↑ potent than testosterone


-ORAL (F=80%)


-

Oxandrolone [Anabolic Steroid]

Stanozolol [Anabolic Steroid]

Danazol [Androgen]




-Weak androgen → no estrogenic/progestin activity


-USE: Endometriosis

THG [Anabolic Steroid]




-Designer steroid


-Unstable → difficult to detect

DMT [Anabolic Steroid]




-Designer steroid


-Unstable → difficult to detect

Gestrinone [Anabolic Steroid]




-Designer steroid



Trenbolone [Anabolic Steroid]




-Designer steroid

Cyproterone Acetate [Anti-androgen]




-Competes w testosterone at androgen receptor



Flutamide [Nonsteroidal Antiandrogens]




-Competes w testosterone at androgen receptor


-Replaced by newer drugs





Nilutamide [Nonsteroidal Antiandrogen]




-Competes w testostereone at androgen receptor


-Replaced flutamide due to better ADR profile

Bicalutamide [Nonsteroidal Antiandrogen]




-Competes w testostereone at androgen receptor


-Replaced flutamide due to better ADR profile

Finasteride [5a-reductase Inhibitors]




-MOA: Competitive inhibitor of type 2 5a-reductase inhibitor



Dutasteride [5a-reductase Inhibitor]




-MOA: Competitive inhibitor of type 1 + 2 5a-reductase inhibitor

Aldosterone [Mineralocorticoid]




-Naturally occuring


-ADRs: loss of body Na + K, low BP, dark pigmentation



11-Deoxycorticosterone Acetate [Mineralocorticoid]




-Naturally occuring


-no gluc activity


-30x active than aldosterone


-After hydrolysis - precursor to aldosterone

Fludrocortisone [Mineralocorticoid]



-Synthetic


-Water soluble


-ORAL


-Don't need to coadminister glucs.- has some activity

Hydrocortisone [Glucocorticoid]




-Short acting


-Affect metabolism→ utilize carbs, fats, proteins


-Anti-inflammatory → inhibit transcription of + block synthesis cytokines


-Major glucocorticoid found in humans


-9a-Halide ↑ activity - withdraws electron density from 11-OH



Cortisone [Glucocorticoid]




-Short acting


-Affect metabolism → utilize carbs, fats, proteins


-Anti-inflammatory → inhibit transcription of + block synthesis cytokines

Prednisone




-Intermediate acting

Prednisolone




-Intermediate acting

Methylprednisone




-Intermediate acting

Triamcinolone




-Intermediate acting

Dexamethasone




-Long acting

Betamethasone




-Long acting

Desonide




-Low mineral activity


-↑ gluc activity than hydrocortisone

Leuprolide [GnRH Agonist]



-Nonpeptide synthetic analog of LHRH


-MOA: Stimulate pituary GnRH receptors = ↑ testo + down reg of LH + FSH


-SUBQ in.









Goserelin [GnRH Agonist]




-SUBQ inj


-MOA: Binds to LHRH receptor cells = ↑ LH + sex hormones


-Coadmin w bicalutamide → prevent effects of initial surge in hormone production


-After 12-21 days → LH reduced enough to mimic castration


Histrelin [GnRH Agonist]




-Nonpeptide analog of GnRH


-MOA: Stimulates cells in pituitary → release LH + FSH leading to feedback inhibition causing drop in the hormones


-↓ sex hormones in patients


-IMPLANT



Nafarelin [GnRH Agonist]




-Nasal spray




Triptorelin [GnRH Agonist]




-MOA: Causes initial ↑ in testo followed by reduction to castration levels


-INJECTION




Buserelin [GnRH Agonist]




-Nasal spray + parenteral formulation




Cetrorellix [GnRH Antagonist]



-Advantage: Lacks initial flare stimulation + rapidly induce hypogonadal state




Levothyroxine [Thyroid Hormone]




-Thyroxine-T4 (regulated by TSH) → converted to T3 intracellulary


-Compared to T3 → longer t1/2 + potent


-Major circulating form in plasma


-USE: hypothyro, hashimoto, goiter


-ADRs: Bone resorption + bone density w long term use




Liothyronine [Thyroid Hormone]




-Triiodothyronine-T3 (regulated by TSH)


-3 to 4x ↑ potent than T4


-Less used due to shorter t1/2 → multiple doses + costly


-Minor circulating form in plasma


-USE: W needed rapid onset or cessation of activity

Liotrix

[Thyroid Hormone]




-Mixture of T4 + T3 (4:1)


-MOA: Supplies the thyroid hormones in the ratio



Thyroidglobin

[Thyroid Hormone]



-From hog glands (2.5:10 ratio of T4 +T3)


-Desiccated thyroid


-Disadvantages → antigenicity, stability, variable hormone conc, cost


Pyrophosphate




Hydroxyapatite


Bisphosphonates




-Pyro's POP oxygen is replaced w a carbon atom → nonhydrolyzable backbone


-Bind to hydroxyapatite


-Inhibits osteoclast proliferation


-Two types of bisphos work in different ways




Etidronate [Non-nitrogen Bisphosphonate]




-Competes with ATP + causes osteoclasts to undergo apoptosis


-Leads to overall ↓ of bone breakdown


Tiludrondronate[Non-nitrogen Bisphosphonate]




-Competes with ATP + causes osteoclasts to undergo apoptosis


-Leads to overall ↓ of bone breakdown


Pamidronate[Nitrogenous Bisphosphonate]




-Blocks enzyme FDSP in the HMG COA pathway


-HMG COA inhibition → inhibits protein prenylation in osteoclasts


Alendronate [Nitrogenous Bisphosphonate]




-Blocks enzyme FDSP in the HMG COA pathway


-HMG COA inhibition → inhibits protein prenylation in osteoclasts


Risedronate [Nitrogenous Bisphosphonate]




-Blocks enzyme FDSP in the HMG COA pathway


-HMG COA inhibition → inhibits protein prenylation in osteoclasts


Zoledronic [Nitrogenous Bisphosphonate]




-Blocks enzyme FDSP in the HMG COA pathway


-HMG COA inhibition → inhibits protein prenylation in osteoclasts


Ibandronate [Nitrogenous Bisphosphonate]




-Blocks enzyme FDSP in the HMG COA pathway


-HMG COA inhibition → inhibits protein prenylation in osteoclasts

Teriparatide

[Bone-forming Agent]




-↑ # of osteoblasts


-Recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34


-SUBQ

Calcium salts

[Bone-forming Agent]




-↑ peak BMD + ↓ osteo risk





Sodium fluoride

[Bone-forming Agent]




-Nonhormonal


-Promotes proliferation + activity of osteoblasts


-Must be couples w oral calcium supplementation

7-dehydrocholesterol [Secosteroid]




-↑ intestinal absorption of Ca+


-Converted by UV radiation in skin cholecalciferol








Cholecalciferol [Secosteroid]




-Vitamin D3


-Transformed by Vitamin D 25 hydroxylase from liver + kidney → forms calcitrol


-↑ Ca+ absorption in gut + ↓ Ca+ excretion


Calcitrol [Secosteroid]




-Vitamin D3 metabolite


-↑ bone formation

Secalciferol [Secosteroid]




-Vitamin D3 metabolite


-↑ bone formation

Lispro/Aspart/Glilisine

[Rapid Acting Insulin]




-Stay as monomers in solution


-MOA: Changes made to amino acid residues in C terminue of B chain


-Clear appearance


-Onset: 15 min


-Peak: 30-90 min


-DOA: 3-4 hours

Human Insulin

[Short acting]




-Slow onset


-Needs to be admin 30-60 min before meals


-Clear appearance


-Peal: 2-3 hours


-DOA: 4-6 hours


-Faster onset w IV admin

Lente

Combined regular insulin + zinc in acetate to form a crystalloid complex that dissolves slowly in subq fluid

Exubera

-First inhaled insulin

-DC'd

Afrezza

-Rapid acting inhaled form of insulin

-Must be taken w long acting in Type 1pts


-BBW: COPD/asthma pts could get bronchospasm


-REMS drug

NPH/Lente

-Intermediate Acting Insulin

-Equal amts (+) charged polypeptid + regular insulin


-Cloudy appearance


-Peak: 4-12 hours


-DOA: 18-24 hours


-Onset: 2-4 hours



Insulin Glargine

-First long acting insulin

-MOA: replacement of Asn21 by glycine in A chain +addition of Arg to C terminus of B chain


-SUBQ inj →microcrystals of hexamers form + dissociate into insulin monomers


-Peakless profile


-Onset: 1-4 hours


-Peak: 5-24 hours


-DOA: 20-24 hours

Ultralente

-Long actig insulin


-Four zinc acetate crystalline product that has a even slower dissolution raate than Lente

Insulin Detemir

-Long acting


-Results from N-acylation of the LysB29 w the 114 carbon myristic acid.


-B30 Thr is absent

Amylin

-Co-secreted with insulin → deficient in diabetics


-Inhibits glucagon secretion + delays gastic emptying + causes satiey

-Unsuitable for therapeutic use→ aggregates + froms amyloid fibers

-Deficiency is seen in both type 1/2

Pramlintide

-Stable analog of amyline

-Structural change: Replaced the Ala25 and Serin28/29 with prolines → ↑ H2O solubility + ↓ aggregation


-IM


-Delays gastric emptying + suppress glucagon release + CNS anorectic effect


-Coadmin w insulin for type 1 + 2


-Warning → can cause hyperglycemia in Type 1 diabetes used in combo w insulin

Sulfonyl Ureas
-MOA: Stimulate insulin release + independent of plasma glucose conc→ can cause hypoglycemia

-↑ IC Ca2+ causes exocytic release of insulin


-NOT EFFECTIVE in Type 1 diabetes → only effective when pt still has capacity to produce endogenous insulin




Tolbutamide [1st Gen Sulfonylurea]



-ORAL


-High doses required = ↑ ADRs


-Rapid metabolism (methyl converted to carboxylic acid) → short DOA + safe for elderly


-Study showed mortality w long term use




Tolazamide [1st Gen Sulfonylurea]



-Oral


-Rapidly absorbed


-t1/2 = 7 hrs


-Can cause hypoglycemia


-No accumulation upon multiple dosing


-Excreted in urine


Chlorpropamide [1st Gen Sulfonylurea]



-ORAL


-Cause cause hypoglycemia


-Rapidly absorbed


-t1/2: 36 hours→ ADR potential


-ADME: oxidative metabolism + parent/metabolites excreted in urine


Glipizide [2nd Gen Sulfonylurea]




-Better potency →50-100x active


-Better therapeutically → greater binding affinity for ATP-K channel (SUR1) on B cells


-ER form ONCE daily dose


-ADME: Inactive mebolites


-Glucose indepent → can cause hypoglycemia


-C/I: Cause hemolytic anemia + jaundice in patients w G6PD deficiency


Glyburide [2nd Gen Sulfonylurea]




-Better potency → 50-100x active


-Better therapeutically → greater binding affinity for ATP-K channel (SUR1) on B cells


ADRs: hypoglycemia


-C/I: Glucovance (Glyburide + metformin) → BBW for lactic acidosis

Glimepiride [3rd Gen Sulfonylurea]




-ADME: M1 metabolite is 1/3 active as parent + M2 is inactive


-Medium-long actig


-Oral


-ADRs→ hypoglycemia/hemolytic anemia


Repaglinide [Meglitinide]




-MOA: binds to ATP K sensitive channels


-Rapid onset + short DOA → No prolonged hyperinsulinemia, reduced weight gain + ↓ hypoglycemia


-ADRS: CV→ not tissue specific, binds to SUR2A/2B on cardiac smooth muscle


-Not associated w excess mortality



Nateglinide [Meglitinide]




-MOA: binds to ATP K sensitve channels


-Rapidly absorbed → rapid onset/DOA


-Oral


- CV ADRs → much affinity for SUR1 on cardiac + skeletal muscle tissue

Metformin [Biguanidine]




MOA:


1. Inhibits hepatic glucose synthesis


2. ↑ insulin sensitivity by ↑ uptake


3. ↓ plasma glucagon levels




↓ ADRs vs sulfonylureas → no hypoglycemia + no weight gain




-Higher dose usually needed to produce clinically relevant results


-Doesn't cause insulin secretion from B cells → NO hypoglycemia


-Can treat insulin resistance


-ADRs: Potential for rare fatal lactic acidoisis


-DDIs: Cimetidine inhibits renal secretion = ↑ [metformin] in plasma

Exenatide

[GLP-1 Agonist]



t1/2: 3 hours (in vivo)


-↑ insulin secretion + ↓ glucagon secretion


-Full agonist at GLP-1 receptor + resistant to DPP-IV action


-↓ HbA1c levels in sulf. treated Type 2


and appetite reduction + modest weight loss


-SUBQ injection


-No hypoglycemia risk w metformin combo but risk w sulfonylurea combo


-ADRs: acute pancreatitis + nonfatal hemorrhagic/necrotizing panc


-BBW: ER cause ↑ incidence thyroid C-cell tumors


-Approved as REMS drug

Liraglutide

[GLP-1 Agonist]




-Structure: 7-37 AA residues of GLP-1


-For weight control in pts w BMI>30


-t1/2 = 13 hours (once daily)


-SUBQ inj


-ADRs/BBW: thyroid tumors + pancreatitis


-REMS

Dulaglutide

[GLP-1 Agonist]




-Fusion protein


-SUBQ inj pen → 1.5 mg weekly


-Elim. Rate: 5 days


-BBW/ADRs: Thyroid tumors/ pancreatitis


-C/I in pts w Hx of thyroid/endocrine carcinoma


-Approved for REMS

Albiglutide

[GLP-1 Agonist]




-GLP-1 dimer→ resistant to DPP-IV degradation


-Augments glucose-dependent insulin secretion + slows gastric emptying


-SUBQ pen inj→ 30 mg weekly


-Elim: 5 days


-BBW: Thyroid C-cell tumors


-C/I in pts w Hx of thryoid/endocrine carcinoma


-Approved for REMS

DPP-IV

-Stimulates insulin release + inhibits glucagon release


-Glucose dependent insulin secretion → less likely to cause hypoglycemia


-Must have basic amino function corresponding to the penultimate form the N terminus alanine in GLP-1

Sitagliptide [DPP-IV Inhibitor]




-Glucose dependent insulin secretion → less likely to cause hypoglycemia


-No effect on healthy pts→ reduces HbA1c in type 2


-2,600 fold selectivity for DPP-IV vs VIII


-Shown to cause severe tox in animals


-Mono or combo tx w metformin [Janumet] or sulf. for type 2


-Oral








Vildagliptin [Selective DPP-IV Inhibitor]



-Glucose dependent insulin secretion → less likely to cause hypoglycemia


-Dropped by Novartis


-Cyano group forms covalent adduct w Ser630 → irreversibly inactivates





Saxagliptide [Selective DPP-IV Inhibitor]




-Glucose dependent insulin secretion → less likely to cause hypoglycemia


-400/75 fold selective for IV than VIII/IX


-Produces glucose dependent insulin sec.


-ORAL qd


-Metformin combo available



Linagliptide [Selective DPP-IV Inhibitor]




-Glucose dependent insulin secretion → less likely to cause hypoglycemia


-ORAL qd


-Produces glucose dependent insulin sec.

Alogliptide [Selective DPP-IV Inhibitor]




-Glucose dependent insulin secretion → less likely to cause hypoglycemia

Rosiglitazone [PPAR Agonist]




-Was not able to be sold w out rx → lifted in 2013


-↑ insulin sensitivity = ↑ glycemic control


-Modulate gene expression → slow onset/offset


-BBW: CHF, hepatotox + low density lipo.


-Oral qd



Pioglitazone [PPAR Agonist]




-BBW: CHF, hepatotox + low density lipop.


-Longer use (>12 mon.) associated w bladder cancer


-MOA: ↑ cell responsiveness to insulin + ↓ hepatic gluc synthesis


-In pts w lipid abnormalities → ↓ TGs, ↑ HDL, no change in LDL, total cholesterol


-Modulate gene expression → slow onset/offset

Acarbose [a-Glucosidase Inhibitor]




-MOA: Competitive inhibitor delays carb absorption in gut + postprandial hyperglycemia


-Oral


-Mono or combo for type 2 glycemic control


-No risk of hypoglycemia/weight gain (mono)


-OD will NOT result in hypoglycemia like other classes

Miglitol [a-Glucosidase Inhibitor]




-MOA: Delays carb absorption in gut + postprandial hyperglycemia


-ORAL


-Combo w sulf. → synergy for glycemic control


-OD will NOT results in hypoglycemia like other classes

Canagliflozin [SGLT2 Inhibitor]




-Glycemic control in Type 2


-Oral


-ADRs: intravascular volume contraction→ hypotension

Dapagliflozin [SGLT2 Inhibitor]




-ORAL 100-300 mg qd


-↓ hypoglycemia + greater weight loss than sulfs


-ADRs: UTI + hypotension due to intravascular volume depletion


-ADME: Metabolism mediated by UGT1A9 → inactive metabolite





Empagliflozin [SGLT2 Inhibitor]




-CV study results = ↓ rate of primary composite CVV outcome/death in type 2


-Oral, tid


-ADME: Glucoronidation

Thiaxolidinediones

-↑ sensitivity of cells to insulin


-Interact w PPARy recepts to ↑ insulin sensititivity in adipose tissue,liver + skeletal muscle


-Production of low density lipop. could be major drawback


-Modulate gene expression → slow onset/offset


-BBW: CHF, hepatotox



a-glucosidase Inhibitors

-Inhibiting → delays process of carb absorption in gut + ↓ hyperglycemia


-a gluc hydrolyzes sacchirides to glucs


-OD will NOT results in hypoglycemia like other classes


-Usually co admin w sulf or other secretagogues

SGLT2 Inhibitors

-Glucose binds to GLUT4 → facillitates transport across membrane into cell


-SGLT1 transports gluc against conc. gradient → causes reabsoprtion of gluc


-Inhibitors will block the absorption of glucose