Antineoplastics

Antineoplastics

Agents that inhibit or prevent the development, maturation, and proliferation of malignant cells.
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The guide omits interactions involving anesthesia, the specialist use of multiple antiretrovirals and multiple antineoplastics or intravenous antineoplastics, and non-interactions.
Stockley's Drug Interactions Pocket Companion 2016
One prior study reported a lower prevalence, with only 1% to 3% of veterinary workers in the Netherlands exposed to antineoplastics. (11) However this study appeared to examine all workers in veterinary workplaces while ours focused on workers likely to be handling the drugs.
Occupational exposures to antineoplastic drugs and ionizing radiation in Canadian veterinary settings: findings from a national surveillance project
All of the above antineoplastics are contraindicated in pregnancy because their mechanisms suggest the potential for embryo-fetal harm.
Drugs, pregnancy, and lactation: risks of newly approved drugs
Interactions involving anesthesia, the specialist use of multiple antiretrovirals, the specialist use of multiple antineoplastics or intravenous antineoplastics, and non-interactions are mostly omitted.
Stockley's drug interactions pocket companion 2012
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are regulatory agencies that establish regulations regarding the management of antineoplastics that must be obeyed by law.
Regulations and recommendations for appropriate disposal of antineoplastics
In June 2005, the CMS directed that Part D formularies include nearly all drugs in six classes: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, antiretrovirals, and antineoplastics. A new CMS rule notified Part D plans that they must continue to provide coverage of these drugs through 2010, consistent with the policy already in place.
CMS IDs protected drug classes
Largely used to treat cancer, antineoplastics represented the fourth-leading specialty-drug therapy class in 2005.
Special delivery: health insurers need to manage the cost and use of specialty drugs
But antineoplastics would be best prescribed on "a fixeddose-per-adult basis unless our scientific studies show otherwise."
No Evidence Adjusted-Dose Chemo Beats Fixed-Dose Prescribing
In addition to the drugs noted above, the list includes antineoplastics, beta-blockers, bronchodilators, lipid regulators, hypnotics, antibiotics, antiseptics, X-ray contrast agents, sunscreen agents, caffeine, and fragrances such as synthetic musks.
Drugged Drinking Water
Drug-induced skin changes: Some drugs used to treat lupus, such as corticosteroids, immunosuppressives, and antineoplastics, can affect the skin.
Patient Information Sheet #7, Skin Care and Lupus

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